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Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Non-refundable support for Indigenous business growth
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 99,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
A non-refundable contribution of up to $99,999 supports Indigenous business start-up, acquisition, expansion, marketing, and management support. It also covers business planning and preliminary studies, including feasibility and environmental assessments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up, acquisition, or expansion of a business.
- Implementation of marketing activities.
- Project-related management support.
- Preparation of business plans and feasibility studies.
- Professional advisory services after launch.
Documents Needed
- Application for financing form.
- Personal balance sheet form.
- Declaration form.
- Business plan.
- For existing businesses: recent financial statements and governing documents.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations.
- Members of a First Nation.
- The Native Alliance of Quebec.
- Companies owned by these groups or their members.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses involved in gambling.
- Businesses involved in sex-related activities.
- Businesses involved in alcohol.
- Businesses involved in tobacco.
Eligible expenses
- Business plan and feasibility studies.
- Start-up, acquisition, or expansion costs.
- Marketing activities.
- Project-related management support.
- Post-launch professional advisory services.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before file approval.
- Businesses involved in gambling.
- Businesses involved in sex-related activities.
- Businesses involved in alcohol.
- Businesses involved in tobacco.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for eligibility and compliance with granting conditions.
- SOCCA may request additional information or documents.
- Credit reports may be consulted to support the decision.
- Applicants are informed of any corrections needed to their personal information.
- Approval is required before expenses become eligible for reimbursement.
Additional information
- No expenses incurred before final approval are eligible.
- The contribution is a last-resort financing option.
- All supplementary financing must be considered.
- Mandatory full-time involvement is required.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project. 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.
What is the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project?
A non-refundable contribution of up to $99,999 supports Indigenous business start-up, acquisition, expansion, marketing, and management support. It also covers business planning and preliminary studies, including feasibility and environmental assessments.
How much funding can be received?
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $99,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project program?
To be eligible for the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project program, you must:
First Nations or Native Alliance of Quebec
At least 10% equity
Viable project
What expenses are eligible under Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project?
Start-up, acquisition, or expansion of a business.
Implementation of marketing activities.
Project-related management support.
Preparation of business plans and feasibility studies.
Professional advisory services after launch.
Who can I contact for more information about the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project?
You can contact SOCCA (SOCCA) by email at administration@socca.qc.ca.
Where is the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project available?
The Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project is a Grant and Funding