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TACC Business Equity Program - British Columbia - Canada
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TACC Business Equity Program

Funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Contribution of up to $100,000 for individual business owners and $250,000 for community owned business.

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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 a new product or service
  • Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The TACC Business Equity Program aims to support Aboriginal entrepreneurs in the Coast Salish territory by enhancing their capital and business support for creating, expanding, or acquiring viable businesses. This program also provides assistance for business plans and marketing initiatives.

  • Non-repayable contributions for eligible capital investments in starting a new business.
  • Funding support for expanding an existing business.
  • Assistance to acquire a viable business.
  • Financial support for developing business plans.
  • Contributions for marketing and other related business support services.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Aboriginal entrepreneurs in the Coast Salish territory who are involved in business opportunities that require supplementation of equity and finance portions, including individuals, incorporated businesses, and community-owned businesses.

Eligible expenses

The eligible projects for this grant focus on providing capital and business support to Aboriginal entrepreneurs and businesses in the Coast Salish territory. These efforts aim to facilitate the start-up, expansion, or acquisition of viable businesses, alongside offering marketing and business planning assistance.

  • Start-up funding for new Aboriginal-owned businesses.
  • Funding for expansion activities of existing Aboriginal-owned businesses.
  • Support for the acquisition of existing businesses by Aboriginal entrepreneurs.
  • Development and enhancement of business plans.
  • Implementation of marketing strategies and related business support services.

Eligible geographic areas

TACC offers funding programs specifically to Aboriginal entrepreneurs located in the Coast Salish territory. Funding is designated to support business opportunities in this specific geographical area.

  • Coast Salish territory.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • The BEP non-repayable contribution requires a viable business plan and other financing to be in place at the time of application.
  • The maximum contribution amount varies between individual or incorporated businesses and community-owned businesses, highlighting the importance of the business structure in determining the eligible grant amount.
  • Application forms are required to be submitted in specified formats: Microsoft Word for print and Adobe Acrobat for fillable submissions.
  • Both BEP and NRT grant applicants must consider these as supplementary funding options since they operate in conjunction with applicant equity and finance portions.

Documents and links

TACC Business Equity Program

Frequently Asked Questions about the TACC Business Equity Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the TACC Business Equity 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 TACC Business Equity Program?

Contribution of up to $100,000 for individual business owners and $250,000 for community owned business.

How much funding can be received?

TACC Business Equity Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the TACC Business Equity Program program?

To be eligible for the TACC Business Equity Program program, you must: The applicant must be an Aboriginal entrepreneur located in the Coast Salish territory. The application must be accompanied by a viable business plan and other financing. The program is available to both individuals, incorporated businesses, and community-owned businesses.

What expenses are eligible under TACC Business Equity Program?

The TACC Business Equity Program aims to support Aboriginal entrepreneurs in the Coast Salish territory by enhancing their capital and business support for creating, expanding, or acquiring viable businesses. This program also provides assistance for business plans and marketing initiatives. Non-repayable contributions for eligible capital investments in starting a new business. Funding support for expanding an existing business. Assistance to acquire a viable business. Financial support for developing business plans. Contributions for marketing and other related business support services.

Who can I contact for more information about the TACC Business Equity Program?

You can contact Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation.

Where is the TACC Business Equity Program available?

The TACC Business Equity Program program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the TACC Business Equity Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

TACC Business Equity Program is a Grant and Funding

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