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Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development
Supports Indigenous community development initiatives
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2027
Location
Quebec
Overview
Supports Indigenous economic, social, and community development in Québec. Funding reaches up to $200,000 per project in some categories and covers eligible startup, development, training, and community projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business startup, expansion, and development projects.
- Market studies, business plans, and feasibility studies.
- Workforce training linked to entrepreneurial projects.
- Local economic development support measures.
- Community infrastructure, social development, consultation, and urban service projects in the other components.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Requested funding amount
- Business plan or project plan
- Budget and financing breakdown
- Recent financial statements, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous businesses
- Indigenous non-profit organizations
- Indigenous social economy enterprises
- Indigenous community action organizations
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous organizations outside the social development component.
- Organizations whose projects are limited to basic operational activities in the social development component.
- Projects involving debt reimbursement or deficit coverage.
- Applications from entities listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts, for construction-related funding.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures tied to eligible business projects.
- Study costs, including business plans and feasibility studies.
- Direct training costs for eligible entrepreneurial projects.
- Website and web platform design costs for digital transition activities.
- Project implementation costs, including professional fees, travel, translation, and materials where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt repayment or deficit coverage.
- Working capital.
- Loan service costs and capital losses.
- Indirect training costs such as accommodation and wage compensation.
- Land, building, equipment, and motor vehicle purchases in certain components.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Processing and Agreement
- The SAA reviews the application and may seek input from other government departments or partners.
- The applicant receives a decision by letter of approval or refusal.
- If approved, a funding agreement is signed with the promoter.
- For projects over $25,000, reporting obligations are set in the agreement.
- Final payment is made only after required reports are submitted.
Additional information
- The program runs from 2022-2023 to 2026-2027.
- Some components require a band council resolution or a special agreement.
- Applications are reviewed by the Secrétariat aux Relations avec les Premières Nations et les Inuit.
- Financial assistance is generally granted as a non-repayable contribution or a loan guarantee.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development. 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 Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development?
Supports Indigenous economic, social, and community development in Québec. Funding reaches up to $200,000 per project in some categories and covers eligible startup, development, training, and community projects.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development program, you must:
Project must match component objectives.
Application must meet the deadline.
Some files need a band council resolution.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development?
Business startup, expansion, and development projects.
Market studies, business plans, and feasibility studies.
Workforce training linked to entrepreneurial projects.
Local economic development support measures.
Community infrastructure, social development, consultation, and urban service projects in the other components.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at financement_fia4@mce.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development available?
The Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic Development is a Other Support