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Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship

Supports Indigenous-led innovation advancing gender equality
The Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 22, 2023
Location
Canada

Overview

This program funds Indigenous-led innovation and social entrepreneurship in Canada, with seed funding up to $125,000 for up to 12 months and transition-to-scale support up to $1,000,000 per year. Supported initiatives must align with one priority area—Land story, Food sovereignty, Tech, or Wellness—and describe how they honour the Lands, Waters, and Skies while advancing gender equality.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 22, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Children & youth
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Women & girls
  • LGBTQ+ community
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects addressing or mitigating climate change (Land story/environmental sustainability).
  • Projects improving food security, including supply chains, food production, or food access (Food sovereignty).
  • Tech innovations that increase digital access or support data sovereignty for Indigenous communities (Tech).
  • Wellness initiatives supporting mental health and well-being using an Indigenous approach, including youth mental health.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian not-for-profit corporations, partnerships, associations, and trusts
  • Canadian for-profit corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, associations, and trusts (for non-commercial activities not intended to generate profit during the project period)
  • Indigenous governments in Canada (including band councils, tribal councils, and self-government entities and their agencies)

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations proposing activities intended to generate profit during the project period
  • For-profit organizations proposing commercial funded activities

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • For-profit projects where the funded activity is commercial or intended to generate profit during the project period

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed on a quarterly to semi-annual basis.
  • Review cycles began in Spring 2023.

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted as long as funding remains available.
  • Applications are reviewed on a quarterly to semi-annual basis (beginning Spring 2023).

Frequently Asked Questions about the Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship. 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 Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship?

This program funds Indigenous-led innovation and social entrepreneurship in Canada, with seed funding up to $125,000 for up to 12 months and transition-to-scale support up to $1,000,000 per year. Supported initiatives must align with one priority area—Land story, Food sovereignty, Tech, or Wellness—and describe how they honour the Lands, Waters, and Skies while advancing gender equality.

How much funding can be received?

Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship program?

To be eligible for the Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship program, you must: Indigenous-led project in Canada Aligns with one priority area Advances gender equality

What expenses are eligible under Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship?

Projects addressing or mitigating climate change (Land story/environmental sustainability). Projects improving food security, including supply chains, food production, or food access (Food sovereignty). Tech innovations that increase digital access or support data sovereignty for Indigenous communities (Tech). Wellness initiatives supporting mental health and well-being using an Indigenous approach, including youth mental health.

Who can I contact for more information about the Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship?

You can contact The Indigenous Innovation Initiative.

Where is the Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship available?

The Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship program is available across Canada.

Is the Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship is a Grant and Funding

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