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Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)

Q: How much funding can be received?

Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP) Funds up to $249,999 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP) program?

To be eligible for the Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP) program, you must: Aboriginal business project Located in Northern Ontario

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)?

You can contact Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF).

Q: Where is the Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP) available?

The Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP) program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP) is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Support for Aboriginal business growth and competitiveness

Grant and Funding

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Overview

The program offers generally non-repayable contributions of up to $99,999 for individual Aboriginal entrepreneurs and up to $249,999 for community-owned businesses in Northern Ontario. It supports business planning, establishment and expansion, acquisitions, marketing, product or process development, technology adoption, and related supports such as training and mentoring services.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop a new product

Buying or selling a company

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 249,999 $

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Business planning projects
Business establishment, acquisition, or expansion projects
Marketing initiatives (local, domestic, or export-oriented)
New product or process development initiatives
Technology implementation to improve operations and competitiveness

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 245,000

Upgrade cabinetry production with new equipment, software, and training

$ 98,000

Develop a new packaged food line and scale production capacity

Eligibility

The project must support the growth of an Aboriginal business in Northern Ontario.
The project must involve eligible business development activities supported by the program.

Who is eligible?

Individual Aboriginal entrepreneurs
Community-owned Aboriginal businesses

Eligible expenses

Business planning costs
Capital and establishment costs
Costs related to business acquisitions
Costs related to business expansion
Marketing initiative costs (local, domestic, or export-oriented)
New product or process development costs
Technology costs to improve operations and competitiveness
Operating costs associated with capital costs
Fees for financial services, business support, business-related training, and mentoring

Eligible geographic areas

Northern Ontario

How to apply

Step 1: Pre-application contact

Contact a program staff member before preparing and submitting your application.

Step 2: Submit application

Submit the completed application to the program.

Additional information

Funding is generally provided as non-repayable contributions.
Applicants are advised to contact a program staff member before submitting an application.
Intake is ongoing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.