Farming and food

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AAFC Indigenous Pathfinder Service

Who runs it: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Agriculture/agri-food individuals & businesses

What it gives: Free advisory & referral

Amount: Free

Good to know: 1-866-367-8506.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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FCC Indigenous Agriculture & Food Lending

Who runs it: Farm Credit Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit, economic development corps, communities. On- and off-reserve agriculture, food, harvesting

What it gives: Loans

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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First Nations Agriculture and Financing of Ontario (formerly IAPO)

Office: Stirling

Who runs it: Indigenous Financial Institution (NACCA member)

Who can get it: First Nations. Start-up, expansion, acquisition; usually delivers IEP/IWE/youth programs

What it gives: Developmental loans, business support; non-repayable contributions via NACCA programs

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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FNAFO – Beginning Farmers Program

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

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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FNAFO – First Nations Women's Entrepreneurship Program (FNWE)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026