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Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program
Funding for Indigenous community infrastructure projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 900,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 20, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $900,000 for Indigenous community capital projects in remote areas and up to $600,000 in rural or urban areas. It supports feasibility studies, design, construction, and renovation of community, learning, and business facilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 900,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies for community capital projects
- Detailed design of Indigenous community facilities
- Construction, major renovation, or minor renovation and retrofit
- Development of learning, community, business, or combined facilities
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Audited financial statements from the previous fiscal year
- Community or board resolution or motion
- CRA business number
- Project-specific study, design, or cost estimate documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nation communities in Ontario
- Métis communities in Ontario
- Indigenous organizations in Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for architects, consultants, technicians, tender services, contract administration, and inspections
- Travel, meals, and accommodation directly related to approved work
- Construction labour, management, supplies, equipment rental, site office rental, service connections, permits, and inspection fees
- Permanently installed furnishings and equipment
- Contingency allowance up to 15% of capital costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administration, legal, financing, and debt reduction costs
- Operating costs and tenant setup costs
- Land or building acquisition and lease payments
- Infrastructure beyond the property line
- Maintenance, repairs, vehicles, portable equipment, and resale goods
- Salary or honoraria, and costs before the project stage starts
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- On-reserve and off-reserve projects in Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility, project fit, and required documents
- Eligible applications undergo financial review and risk assessment
- Applications are then scored by an inter-ministry review panel
- Successful applicants receive a conditional letter of award and funding agreement documents
- Funding is finalized only after required financing and value-for-money proof is provided
Additional information
- Applications not funded in one intake are not carried over to the next.
- Only one application per benefiting community or organization is accepted per intake period.
- Successful applicants must sign a Transfer Payment Agreement with Ontario.
- Applicants must carry at least $2 million in commercial general liability insurance.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program. 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 Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program?
This program provides up to $900,000 for Indigenous community capital projects in remote areas and up to $600,000 in rural or urban areas. It supports feasibility studies, design, construction, and renovation of community, learning, and business facilities.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $900,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program program, you must:
Indigenous legal entity in Ontario
Sound governance and financial controls
Ontario project benefiting Indigenous peoples
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program?
Feasibility studies for community capital projects
Detailed design of Indigenous community facilities
Construction, major renovation, or minor renovation and retrofit
Development of learning, community, business, or combined facilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at TPONCC@ontario.ca or by phone at (416) 325-6691 or 1-855-216-3090.
Where is the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program available?
The Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program is a Grant and Funding