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Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Non-repayable support for Indigenous business projects
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 99,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
ABDP provides non-repayable support for Indigenous-owned business projects in Quebec. It helps fund start-up, acquisition, expansion, marketing, management support, and preliminary studies such as business plans and feasibility work.
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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
- Start a business
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
- Business start-up, acquisition, or expansion.
- Marketing activities.
- Project-related management support.
- Business plan and preliminary studies.
- Professional advisory services after launch.
Documents Needed
- Application for financing form.
- Personal balance sheet form.
- Declaration and consent form.
- Resume for each owner.
- For existing businesses: financial statements, governing documents, and ownership agreement if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations.
- Members of a First Nation.
- The Native Alliance of Quebec.
- Companies majority 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.
- Businesses involved in marijuana, electronic cigarettes, or cryptocurrency.
Eligible expenses
- Business plan, forecast, and preliminary studies.
- Equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, rolling stock, and commercial buildings.
- Marketing materials and promotion, such as advertising and website costs.
- Project management and 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.
- Businesses involved in marijuana.
- Businesses involved in electronic cigarettes.
- Businesses involved in cryptocurrency.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for eligibility and compliance with funding conditions.
- SOCCA may request additional information or documents during review.
- Credit reports may be consulted as part of the decision.
- Applicants may be asked to correct personal information if needed.
- Funding is released only after approval.
Additional information
- No expenses incurred before approval are eligible.
- The contribution is a last-resort financing option.
- All complementary financing must be considered.
- The application is supported by a business plan and supporting documents.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project Program
What is the Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project?
ABDP provides non-repayable support for Indigenous-owned business projects in Quebec. It helps fund start-up, acquisition, expansion, marketing, management support, and preliminary studies such as business plans and feasibility work.
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
Majority-owned Indigenous business
Viable project and required equity
What expenses are eligible under Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project?
Business start-up, acquisition, or expansion.
Marketing activities.
Project-related management support.
Business plan and preliminary 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