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TACC Business Equity Program
Funding for Aboriginal entrepreneurs in Coast Salish territory
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The BEP materials now include a Frequently Asked Questions document and the BC First Nations Community Equity-Matching Initiative, with matching support of up to $25,000 or 25% of project costs.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The BEP materials now include a Frequently Asked Questions document and the BC First Nations Community Equity-Matching Initiative, with matching support of up to $25,000 or 25% of project costs.
BEP materials updated with FAQ and matching initiative
The BEP supporting materials now show a Frequently Asked Questions document and a BC First Nations Community Equity-Matching Initiative overview. The new initiative describes matching support of up to $25,000 or 25% of project costs, whichever is less, and states that approval is conditional on TACC approving a term loan. The FAQ also makes the approval timeframe visible as 2-3 weeks when all necessary information is received, and it clarifies project eligibility, cash-equity expectations, and supported activity types.
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals of Canadian Aboriginal heritage, including Status or Non-status Indian (on or off-reserve), Métis or Inuit
See full eligibility
Overview
The Business Equity Program supports individuals of Canadian Aboriginal heritage and majority-owned Aboriginal businesses in the Coast Salish traditional territory with non-repayable contributions. It helps start, expand or acquire a viable business and can also support business planning, marketing initiatives, business support services and establishment (capital) costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start, expand or acquire a viable business
- Business planning
- Marketing initiatives that are local, domestic, or export oriented
- New product or process development
- Adding technology to improve operations and competitiveness
Documents Needed
- TACC Application
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals of Canadian Aboriginal heritage, including Status or Non-status Indian (on or off-reserve), Métis or Inuit
- Majority-owned Aboriginal business, financial organization, or development corporation
Who is not eligible
- Businesses not majority Aboriginal-owned or controlled
- Community infrastructure projects unrelated to commercial enterprise
- Pawnbrokers, payday lenders, and gaming operations
- Businesses involved in alcohol, tobacco, or sexually exploitive materials
Eligible expenses
- Business planning and marketing
- Establishment (capital) costs, business acquisitions and business expansions
- New product or process development
- Adding technology to improve operations and competitiveness
- Operating costs in association with capital costs, and management training and business advisors once your business is operating
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that are not commercially related community infrastructure
- Pawnbrokers, payday loan firms, and gaming operations
- Alcohol, tobacco, and sexually exploitive material businesses
- Land, building, and investment property purchases
- Costs committed before project approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Coast Salish traditional territory
Selection criteria
- Project viability and merits
- Scope of the project
- Need for financing
- Availability of other financing sources, including funds received from other government departments and agencies
How to apply
- Use the TACC Application to apply for the Business Equity Program
Processing and Agreement
- The approval process is dependent on receiving all the necessary information from an applicant in order to conduct a thorough assessment
- If all the information is received the time-frame for approval is 2-3 weeks
Additional information
- Funding is intended to complement the applicant’s own equity and other financing.
- The program is delivered in TACC’s service area in the Coast Salish territory.
- Applicants may be asked to provide a full business plan after initial review.
- Projects are monitored after approval, with ongoing reporting required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the TACC Business Equity Program Program
What is the TACC Business Equity Program?
The Business Equity Program supports individuals of Canadian Aboriginal heritage and majority-owned Aboriginal businesses in the Coast Salish traditional territory with non-repayable contributions. It helps start, expand or acquire a viable business and can also support business planning, marketing initiatives, business support services and establishment (capital) costs.
How much funding can be received?
TACC Business Equity Program Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the TACC Business Equity Program program?
To be eligible for the TACC Business Equity Program program, you must:
Individuals of Canadian Aboriginal heritage, including Status or Non-status Indian, Métis or Inuit, or a majority-owned Aboriginal business, financial organization, or development corporation
Full-time involvement with the proposed business in a management capacity
Ability to provide cash equity to support the project
What expenses are eligible under TACC Business Equity Program?
Start, expand or acquire a viable business
Business planning
Marketing initiatives that are local, domestic, or export oriented
New product or process development
Adding technology to improve operations and competitiveness
Who can I contact for more information about the TACC Business Equity Program?
You can contact Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (TACC) by email at info@tacc.ca or by phone at 604-926-5626.
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