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Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026
Support for Indigenous women-owned businesses in Canada
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The IWEF 2026 page now shows a recipients table instead of the Apply Now link, eligibility guidance, and required application documents.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The IWEF 2026 page now shows a recipients table instead of the Apply Now link, eligibility guidance, and required application documents.
Application guidance replaced with recipients list
The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 page now presents a Grant Recipients section with a recipients table instead of the prior Apply Now link and application guidance. The eligibility and application-requirements content was removed from the page. The application window text remains visible, but the page content has shifted from how to apply to award results and recipient listings.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous women-owned businesses that have encountered systemic barriers to lending relationships
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Overview
The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 supports Indigenous women-owned businesses in Canada that face systemic barriers to lending. Applicants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by an Indigenous woman, and completed applications are entered into a lottery for recipient selection.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous women-owned businesses that have encountered systemic barriers to lending relationships
Who is not eligible
- Businesses not owned and controlled at least 51% by an Indigenous woman
- Businesses that are not registered in Canada
- Applicants who received this fund in 2025
- Applicants with more than one business applying for multiple businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Completed applications are entered into a lottery.
- Recipients are selected by live draw rather than merit scoring.
Processing and Agreement
- Completed applications are entered into a lottery.
- Recipients are selected through a live draw at a later date.
Additional information
- All completed applications will be entered into a lottery.
- Recipients will be selected through a live draw at a later date.
- The program is administered through CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) program.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 Program
What is the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026?
The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 supports Indigenous women-owned businesses in Canada that face systemic barriers to lending. Applicants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by an Indigenous woman, and completed applications are entered into a lottery for recipient selection.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 program, you must:
At least 51% Indigenous woman-owned and controlled
For-profit business registered in Canada
Proof of Indigenous ancestry required
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026?
You can contact Conseil Canadien Pour Les Entreprises Autochtones.
Where is the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 available?
The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026?
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026 is funded by Conseil Canadien Pour Les Entreprises Autochtones