Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Last Update: January 24, 2025
ON, Canada
Money for Indigenous community capital projects
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Government of Ontario
- Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Status
Closed
Overview of the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program program
Receive funding for the development of community capital projects that contribute to a sustainable social base and support economic participation in Indigenous communities, both on and off reserve.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant supports various financing modalities designed to assist Indigenous communities and organizations with their capital projects while ensuring financial sustainability. The modalities primarily focus on leveraging existing funds and resources to supplement grant funding.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to cover all project costs exceeding the maximum funding available from the ICCGP.
- Financing may be in the form of cash equity, contributed equity, loans, mortgages, grants, or a combination of these options.
- Cash equity can include cash operating surplus, retained earnings from the applicant’s businesses, or funding provided as capital funds by Indigenous Services Canada.
- Contributed equity is eligible at fair market value and includes donated labor, valued based on trade rates or the Ministry of Labour’s fair wage schedule.
- For minor renovation or retrofit, major renovation or retrofit, or construction project stages, applicants are required to cost-share at least 10% of the total project stage costs.
- At least half of the cost-shared amount must be in cash; the contribution source must not be federal or provincial government grants or loans.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant supports infrastructure projects that foster sustainable social and economic development within Indigenous communities. Eligible activities focus on the construction, renovation, or retrofitting of facilities that address various community needs.
- Feasibility studies for potential community projects.
- Detailed design planning and architectural analysis for new developments.
- Minor renovation and retrofit of existing facilities such as community centers.
- Major renovation and construction to enhance or create new community, learning, or business facilities.
- Development of learning facilities, including schools and community learning centers.
- Establishment of community centers, including cultural and youth centers.
- Creation of business centers, such as retail or service centers.
- Combination projects supporting multifunctional facilities catering to education, business, and social needs.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 280,000
Supporting the expansion of an Indigenous language school
$ 400,000
Developing a community skills training center for Indigenous youth
$ 160,000
Expanding an Indigenous-owned eco-tourism business
$ 480,000
Establishing a mobile health clinic for Indigenous communities
$ 250,000
Launch a start-up Indigenous craft cooperative
$ 360,000
Creating a collaborative workspace for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligibility criteria of the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program program
The eligibility criteria for this grant include:
- Must be an Indigenous entrepreneur, business, community, or organization
- Projects must contribute to diversifying Indigenous economies and improving employment opportunities
- Priority given to projects that support collaboration between Indigenous communities and the private sector
- Specific eligibility requirements may vary based on the funding stream being applied to
Who is eligible?
Eligible types of companies for the Indigenous Economic Development Fund include Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities, and organizations. The fund supports projects that diversify Indigenous economies, increase access to employment and training opportunities, and provide start-up and expansion financing.
- Indigenous entrepreneurs
- Businesses
- Communities
- Organizations
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) include costs related to diversifying Indigenous economies, increasing access to employment and training opportunities, providing start-up and expansion financing for small and medium-sized businesses, and supporting economic development initiatives through collaboration between Indigenous communities and the private sector.
- Diversification of Indigenous economies
- Access to employment and training opportunities
- Start-up and expansion financing for small and medium-sized businesses
- Support for economic development initiatives through collaboration with the private sector
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is applicable to Indigenous communities and organizations located in Ontario. Eligible areas are explicitly targeted to foster economic and social development within these regions.
- First Nation communities in Ontario.
- Métis communities in Ontario.
- Indigenous organizations operating within Ontario.
Eligibility criteria of the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Alignment with the fund's objectives and priorities
- Feasibility and sustainability of the project
- Potential economic impact and benefits to Indigenous communities
- Evidence of collaboration and community engagement
- Demonstrated need for funding
How to apply to the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program program
1
Review the eligibility criteria for the specific grant program you are interested in
2
Gather all necessary documentation and information required for the application
3
Complete the application form accurately and submit it before the specified deadline
4
Wait for the review process to be completed by the funding organization
5
If successful, follow any additional instructions provided for grant recipients
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