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Grants and Funding for Indigenous Businesses and Organizations

Funding for Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, communities, and organizations in Canada can support enterprise development, community priorities, infrastructure, employment, innovation, partnerships, and other eligible projects. Funders may define First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants differently through ownership, control, governance, community mandate, location, or recognized partnerships. Confirm the applicant category first, then document the project purpose, decision-making authority, expected benefits, funding mechanism, eligible costs, and evidence required for the proposed work.

2022 programs
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
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    NRC — Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre

    Collaborate on ocean, coastal and river engineering R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    NL, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Oil Spill Response Science Program (voted)

    Supports marine oil spill recovery technology R&D
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
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    Quiet Vessel Initiative

    Support for quieter marine vessel projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
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    Recreation Infrastructure Program

    Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    SIGA Sponsorship Program

    Community sponsorship support for Saskatchewan organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • SOCCA (SOCCA) logo
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    SOCCA – Support and coaching

    Personalized coaching for Indigenous entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Social Housing Retrofit Support Program

    Retrofit support for social housing buildings
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    BC, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Support for technological entrepreneurship

    Support for technological entrepreneurship in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative

    Funding for Indigenous-led cumulative effects projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    The Main Street Revitalization – Capital Program

    Supports downtown revitalization projects for vibrant, healthy communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsUnknown

    Training on the Job — Nunavut

    Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Nunavut, Canada