Aboriginal Business Contribution Program (ABCP)

• 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

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Northern Ontario

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

• Submit the completed application to the program.

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