TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Who is eligible for the TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant program?

To be eligible for the TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant program, you must: • The organization must be a First Nation community in British Columbia. • The application must show how the project will generate economic opportunities. • The proposing community must provide matching funds equal to the grant amount.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant?

You can contact Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation by email at info@tacc.ca or by phone at 604-926-5626.

Q: Where is the TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant available?

The TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant program is available the province of BC.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

BC, Canada

Grants for First Nations Communities with TACC business loans

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $25,000
Up to 25% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation

Program status

Open

Overview

Get an equity match of up to $25,000 for British Columbia First Nation Community business projects to establish, modernize or expand a business.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Establishing a new Indigenous-owned coffee shop in downtown Prince George

$ 25,000

Opening a kayaks rental business to serve tourists visiting Stanley Park

$ 25,000

Modernizing a community-owned bakery to offer gluten-free products

$ 25,000

Expanding a local IT support business to include cybersecurity services

Eligibility

BC First Nation Community business projects are the only eligible recipients.
Projects must be for the establishment of a new business, modernization of an existing business, or expansion of an existing business.
Ineligible costs include, but are not limited to: refinancing debt, debt consolidation, business planning, and/or feasibility studies.
Up to a maximum of $25,000 or 25% of project costs, whichever is less, in matching equity is available per community business.
BC First Nation Equity must be cash equity.
The equity-matching is conditional on TACC approving a term loan (debt-financing) for the BC First Nation community business.

Who is eligible?

Eligible types of companies for this grant include BC First Nation Community business projects that are establishing a new business, modernizing an existing business, or expanding an existing business.

BC First Nation Community business projects

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:

Non-BC First Nation Community business projects
Projects not related to the establishment, modernization, or expansion of a business
Projects involving ineligible costs such as refinancing debt, debt consolidation, and business planning or feasibility studies

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:

Establishment of a new business
Modernization of an existing business
Expansion of an existing business

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

Projects must be for the establishment of a new business, modernization of an existing business, or expansion of an existing business.
Equity-matching is conditional on TACC approving a term loan for the BC First Nation community business.
BC First Nation Equity must be cash equity.

How to apply

Eligibility Check

Verify the eligibility of the project as a BC First Nation Community business project.
Prepare all required documents for the grant application.

First Contact

Contact Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation to obtain necessary information about the initiative.
Present the project and funding needs for review.

Application Submission

Fill out the grant application form with the project details and required funding.
Submit the complete application to Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

A comprehensive financial analysis may be required to support the grant application.
Grant recipients should comply with reporting requirements detailed in the grant agreement.
Ownership of intellectual property created during the project may be subject to specific terms agreed upon in the grant contract.

Contacts

info@tacc.ca

604-926-5626

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Frequently Asked Questions about the TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant. 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.