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Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses and Organizations

Funding for Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, communities, and organizations in Canada can support enterprise development, community priorities, infrastructure, employment, innovation, partnerships, and other eligible projects. Funders may define First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants differently through ownership, control, governance, community mandate, location, or recognized partnerships. Confirm the applicant category first, then document the project purpose, decision-making authority, expected benefits, funding mechanism, eligible costs, and evidence required for the proposed work.

2019 programs
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Reserve Land and Environment Management Program

    Supports First Nations in managing reserve lands and environment
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award

    Equity initiatives for Canadian research institutions
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rural and Indigenous housing program

    Affordable housing support for rural households
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rural Economy Fund

    Support for rural economic growth in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $240,000 to $240,000 · Up to 65% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    School Food Grants

    Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • United Way British Columbia (UWBC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    School's Out

    After-school support for children in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs

    Funding for youth green jobs in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

    Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 99,900 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
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  • Health Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund

    Supports access to sexual and reproductive health care
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts

    Supports Indigenous arts and cultural development
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Bytown Brigantine Inc. (BBI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ships2Shores

    Free youth sailing and community service experience
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation  (SHRF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SHRF Mobilize Grant

    Supports health knowledge mobilization in practice
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 21, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway

    Training centre capital planning support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 29, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate

    Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • SOCCA (SOCCA) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    SOCCA – Support and coaching

    Personalized coaching for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • SOCCA (SOCCA) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses

    Flexible financing for Indigenous business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Housing

    Lower-cost housing for low-to-moderate incomes
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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  • Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    SSRIA – Innovation Fund

    Funding for innovative low-carbon building projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Staffing UP

    Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Yukon, Canada
  • Startup Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Startup Canada — Equal Slice Program

    Empowering underserved entrepreneurs across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    STIP — Local Road Bridge Program

    Funding for municipal bridge rehabilitation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 249,999 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Structural Projects Policy

    Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Adler University Vancouver Foundation (AUVF) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Student Employment Program

    Paid work opportunities for eligible students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Green Municipal Fund (GMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Study: Retrofit pathway for municipal buildings

    Funding for municipal building retrofit studies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 65,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Supplier Diversity Certification Program

    Reimbursement for supplier diversity certification costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : February 26, 2027
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NT, Canada
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  • Public Safety Canada (PSC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Supporting the Canadian Red Cross' Urgent Relief Efforts Related to COVID-19, Floods and Wildfires

    Supports Canadian Red Cross emergency response to COVID-19, floods, wildfires
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 415,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sustainable Food Systems Grants

    Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (TACC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    TACC Conventional Loan

    Conventional business financing for Aboriginal entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Targeted Labour Market Programs

    Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    TCA Opportunities Fund

    Short-term collaborative research and knowledge mobilization
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $75,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Temporary care assistance

    Income assistance for children in temporary care
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 440 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2

    Support for collective biofood development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Christensen Fund (TCF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    The Christensen Fund — General Funding

    Supports Indigenous-led charitable initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,650,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    San Francisco, Canada
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  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    The prices

    Support for independent media creation and post-production
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Theatre Rental Grant Program

    Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream

    Supports theatrical documentary production and postproduction
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    PE, Canada
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  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Tile Drain Loans

    Loans for agricultural tile drainage projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Total Development Fund

    Supports strategic development and competitiveness
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, Canada
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  • Tourism Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Tourism Development Program (TDP)

    Supports Saskatchewan tourism businesses in expansion and experience development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company

    Digital tourism solutions for James Bay businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer

    Funding for regional tourism offer development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

    Funding for tourism consulting projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Training tax credit for employers

    Refundable tax credits for BC apprenticeship wages
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Travel program

    Travel support for Indigenous screen creatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $4,500
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 22, 2026 · Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Canada