Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Indigenous Services Canada
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is a key department of the Canadian government dedicated to improving the quality of life for Indigenous communities by providing services that enhance healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic development. Through grants and funding programs, ISC supports Indigenous businesses and non-profits, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and economic resilience, particularly through initiatives like the Indigenous Community Business Fund and the Strategic Partnerships Initiative.
8 opportunities available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
Indigenous Services CanadaSupports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal funding partnerships
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada

Other SupportOpen
Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses
Indigenous Services CanadaFederal procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF)
Indigenous Services CanadaSupport for infrastructure in First Nations communities across Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Indigenous Services CanadaFunding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Indigenous Services CanadaSupports preservation and promotion of First Nations and Inuit cultures
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Indigenous Services CanadaSupports wildfire preparedness and mitigation for First Nations communities
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
British Columbia, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Indigenous Services CanadaFunding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
British Columbia, Canada

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Indigenous Services CanadaFunding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Canada