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Who runs it: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Who can get it: Indigenous communities and Indigenous-controlled non-profits. Community economic development projects
What it gives: Non-repayable
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Funded e.g. Innu Business Development Centre and MCPEI/Epekwitk economic office.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: CanNor
Who can get it: Indigenous organizations and Indigenous-controlled businesses (also others). Economic infrastructure, sector development, capacity
What it gives: Non-repayable / repayable
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: The 2026-27 intake closed Nov 17, 2025. Next intake not announced.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Who can get it: Indigenous businesses and organizations in Quebec. Green transition, inclusive recovery, competitiveness
What it gives: Non-repayable/repayable
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: The Jobs and Growth Fund intake has ended.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
Who runs it: FedDev Ontario
Who can get it: Indigenous-owned businesses, IEDCs, Indigenous not-for-profits. Scale-up, community economic development, ecosystem projects
What it gives: Repayable (business) / non-repayable (organizations)
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Dedicated team: indigenous-autochtones@feddevontario.gc.ca. No deadline; no form needed to start.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
Who runs it: FedNor
Who can get it: First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations (also others). Community economic development, planning, hiring an economic development officer
What it gives: Non-repayable (generally)
Amount: Up to 90% of costs, to a maximum of $100,000 a year for up to 3 years (non-repayable)
Good to know: Limited money left. Talk to a FedNor officer first: 1-877-333-6673.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
Who runs it: FedNor
Who can get it: Indigenous communities and organizations eligible. Economic planning, business development, infrastructure
What it gives: Non-repayable (generally)
Amount: Amount not stated
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
Who runs it: Pacific Economic Development Canada
Who can get it: Indigenous communities and organizations (also municipalities, non-profits). Public community infrastructure
What it gives: Non-repayable
Amount: Normally $125,000 to $1 million per project
Good to know: At least 10% of this money is set aside for Indigenous projects. Up to 100% of costs for Indigenous communities when there is a strong reason.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: Pacific Economic Development Canada
Who can get it: Indigenous organizations and Indigenous-owned businesses eligible. Business-support projects
What it gives: Non-repayable
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Not taking applications now.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
Who runs it: Prairies Economic Development Canada
Who can get it: Indigenous communities and organizations. Community infrastructure that supports the local economy
What it gives: Non-repayable
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Listed as currently accepting applications.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
Who runs it: Prairies Economic Development Canada
Who can get it: Indigenous-led businesses (also open to others). SMEs scaling innovative goods/services
What it gives: Repayable contribution
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Open to others too.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
Who runs it: Prairies Economic Development Canada
Who can get it: Indigenous-led businesses, communities, not-for-profits. Grow, scale, adopt technology; build services for Indigenous entrepreneurs
What it gives: Repayable (business) / non-repayable (non-profit)
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: No application form needed first – contact PrairiesCan. Also funds Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) offices.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026