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Closed
Who runs it: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Who can get it: First Nations, Métis, Inuit. Agriculture and food-system projects
What it gives: Non-repayable
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Ended (ran 2018 to 2023). Try the AAFC Indigenous Pathfinder Service instead.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open Lesser-known
Who runs it: First Nations Agriculture and Financing of Ontario
Who can get it: First Nations (Ontario). New farmers: machinery, inputs, buildings, storage
What it gives: Loan + grant
Amount: Financing up to $50,000 with grant of 30% up to $15,000
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open Lesser-known
Who runs it: First Nations Agriculture and Financing of Ontario
Who can get it: First Nations women (Ontario). Any sector, full- or part-time, on or off reserve
What it gives: Micro-loan + grant
Amount: Loan up to $13,800 (6%, no payments first year) + grant up to $6,200; 5% equity
Good to know: The women's version of the FNYE youth program.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026