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Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund 2026
Support for Indigenous women-owned businesses in Canada
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 25, 2026
- Closing date : June 22, 2026
Location
Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 25, 2026
- Closing date : June 22, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Name of the Indigenous owner with 51% or more ownership
- Proof of Indigenous ancestry
- Business legal name and date established
- Proof of ownership and legal structure documents
- Business description and employee count
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous women-owned for-profit businesses
- Businesses registered in Canada
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.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review eligibility
- Confirm the business is at least 51% owned and controlled by an Indigenous woman.
- Confirm the business is registered in Canada.
- Step 2: Prepare application information
- Gather the owner’s name and proof of Indigenous ancestry.
- Prepare the business legal name, date established, legal structure, employee count, and business description.
- Prepare proof of ownership documents.
- Step 3: Submit application online
- Use the online application form provided by CCIB.
- Submit the completed application before the deadline.
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.
Contacts
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 22, 2026.
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 by email at none or by phone at none.
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