grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Loans and Capital investments
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Bibliotèque et archives nationales du Québec (BANQ)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

The Indigenous Initiatives Fund II comprises two grant streams aimed at supporting initiatives of Indigenous organizations in Quebec. The first stream, endowed with $8 million over five years, aims to support Indigenous community action organizations in improving socio-economic conditions, developing services, and promoting their activities, with a specific reserve of $1 million for Indigenous women's organizations. The second stream, endowed with $20 million over five years, is dedicated to financing the participation of Indigenous nations or communities in government consultation processes, particularly in facilitating the implementation of the constitutional obligation to consult Indigenous communities by the Government of Quebec.

grant_single_labels|projects

The Aboriginal Initiatives Fund IV supports a variety of projects promoting the economic and social development of aboriginal peoples. Eligible activities include :
  • Economic development projects (businesses, market studies, economic development officers, etc.)
  • Renewal and improvement of community infrastructure (youth centers, playgrounds, community halls, etc.)
  • Access to financing for entrepreneurial projects through loan guarantees
  • Support for the mission of community action organizations
  • Social projects (language and culture, intercultural rapprochement, etc.)
  • Support for consultations undertaken by the Quebec government
  • Services and infrastructure projects for urban Aboriginals
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$200,000

Ottawa
Developing an entrepreneurial training program for Indigenous women.

$300,000

Toronto
Consultation process on urban development for Indigenous communities.

$200,000

Vancouver
Establishing a cultural exchange program between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth.

$350,000

Winnipeg
Building a new digital resource center for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

$120,000

Halifax
Launching a market study to assess economic opportunities for Indigenous artisans.

$500,000

Montreal
Revitalization of an Indigenous Youth Center's community infrastructure.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • Belong to an Indigenous community or organization in Quebec.
  • Projects aimed at economic, social, or infrastructural development.
  • Commitment to sustainable community development.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The Aboriginal Initiatives Fund IV grant program is aimed at :
  • Indigenous communities
  • Indigenous businesses
  • Indigenous entrepreneurs, including youth under 35
  • Indigenous community action organizations
  • Entities representing Indigenous nations and communities
  • Indigenous community action organizations
  • Indigenous non-profit organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

The types of companies not eligible are :
  • Non-aboriginal companies
  • Companies that do not meet specific component criteria
  • Companies that do not meet the eligibility requirements established for each component

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Project development and implementation costs
  • Infrastructure improvements
  • Training and mentorship expenses

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Eligible zones include Indigenous communities and regions within the province of Quebec, in both rural and urban settings.

grant_single_labels|criteria

  • Relevance of the project to the needs of Aboriginal communities
  • Compliance with the specific objectives of the chosen component
  • Potential for positive and sustainable spin-offs for Aboriginal communities
  • Capacity to implement and manage the project

grant_single_labels|register

Step 1:
  • Verify that your project meets the criteria of the chosen grant stream.
  • Gather the documents required for your application (project plan, budget, etc.).
Step 2:
  • Complete the grant application form, providing all the information requested.
  • Attach all required documents to the grant application.
Step 3:
  • Submit the complete application by the deadline set by the grant program.
  • Wait for the application to be evaluated by the responsible authorities.
Step 4:
  • Follow the progress of your application and respond to any requests for clarification or additional information.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • It is important to note that the Aboriginal Initiatives Fund IV is designed to provide financial support for promising projects that demonstrate the potential for significant and promising spin-offs.
  • AIF IV funding complements other sources of government assistance, and to be eligible, a request for financial assistance must meet the criteria of the component in which it falls.

grant_single_labels|documents

Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV

Apply to this program