grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
  • Ulnooweg
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Get a loan of up to $25,000 for any business need you have, at a fixed interest rate of 8% and a 5-year repayment term.

grant_single_labels|projects

Eligible projects for the Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABFP) include those that support small and medium-sized businesses through non-repayable contributions. The program covers various business needs, from planning to marketing and technology improvement.
  • Development of business plans, marketing plans, feasibility studies
  • Establishment, expansion, or acquisition
  • Marketing initiatives
  • Business support; project-related management
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$25,000

Toronto
Expand a local organic grocery store in Toronto.

$20,000

Vancouver
Develop a digital marketing campaign to increase local brand awareness in Vancouver.

$25,000

Winnipeg
Upgrade manufacturing equipment to improve productivity in Winnipeg.

$25,000

Montreal
Launch a new eco-friendly product line in Montreal.

$25,000

Halifax
Establish a community training center in Halifax.

$25,000

Ottawa
Acquire a local bakery business in Ottawa.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligible applicants for the ABFP program are individuals of Canadian Indigenous status or non-status, Metis or Inuit Heritage (on or off reserve), living and operating their businesses within the Atlantic provinces.
  • Individuals of Canadian Indigenous status or non-status, Metis or Inuit Heritage (on or off reserve)
  • Living and operating businesses within the Atlantic provinces
  • Indigenous business and financial organizations
  • Development corporations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible applicants for the Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABFP) include individuals of Canadian Indigenous status or non-status, Metis, or Inuit Heritage, living and operating their businesses within the Atlantic provinces. Additionally, Indigenous business and financial organizations, as well as development corporations, are also eligible for contributions.
  • Individuals of Canadian Indigenous status or non-status
  • Metis or Inuit Heritage individuals
  • Indigenous business organizations
  • Indigenous financial organizations
  • Development corporations

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Some eligible expenses for the Aboriginal Business Financing Program include, but are not limited to:
  • Development of business plans, marketing plans, feasibility studies: Up to 75%
  • Establishment, expansion, or acquisition: Up to 40%
  • Marketing Initiatives: Up to 60%
  • Business support; project-related management: Up to 90%

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

Eligible applicants for the Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABFP) are individuals of Canadian Indigenous status or non-status, Metis or Inuit Heritage, living and operating their businesses within the Atlantic provinces. Indigenous business and financial organizations, as well as development corporations, are also eligible for contributions.
  • Individuals of Canadian Indigenous status or non-status
  • Metis or Inuit Heritage
  • Living and operating within the Atlantic provinces
  • Indigenous business and financial organizations
  • Development corporations

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The Aboriginal Business Financing Program administered by Ulnooweg considers factors such as the project's eligibility, potential impact, and alignment with funding priorities.
  • Project's eligibility
  • Potential impact
  • Alignment with funding priorities

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Complete Client Inquiry Form
  • Use the assessment tool to determine where your business is strong and where you can improve.
  • Step 2: Receive Recommended Tools
  • Get tools to help you calculate loan repayments, create an online presence, and more.
  • Step 3: Review Funding Program Options
  • Based on the Client Inquiry Form, review funding options available to you.
  • Step 4: Submit Application Package
  • Submit your completed application package with the help of a Client Services Officer.
  • Step 5: Get Continued Support
  • Receive ongoing support from the Business Development Team, regardless of the application result.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABFP) administered by Ulnooweg offers non-repayable business contributions to individual Indigenous entrepreneurs and community-owned businesses.
  • Development of business plans, marketing plans, feasibility studies: Up to 75%
  • Establishment, expansion, or acquisition: Up to 40%
  • Marketing Initiatives: Up to 60%
  • Business support; project-related management: Up to 90%
  • Eligible applicants include individuals of Canadian Indigenous status or non-status, Metis, or Inuit Heritage living and operating their businesses within the Atlantic provinces.
  • Indigenous business and financial organizations, as well as development corporations, are also eligible for contributions.

grant_single_labels|contact

1-888-766-2376
Apply to this program