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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program – Access to Business Opportunities

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada

Who can get it: First Nations & Inuit communities, Indigenous-owned organizations/associations. Regional or national projects only – NOT individual start-ups

What it gives: Non-repayable contribution

Amount: Up to $500,000 per recipient per year (stream budget $850,000/yr)

Apply by: Oct 31, 2026

Good to know: 2026 deadline Oct 31, 2026.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program – Access to Capital (delivered as NACCA Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program)

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada via NACCA, IFIs and Métis Capital Corporations

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Start-up, expansion, acquisition; individuals and community-owned businesses

What it gives: Non-repayable contribution (with IFI loan)

Amount: Up to $99,999 individuals; up to $250,000 community-owned businesses (per NACCA IEP page)

Good to know: Apply through your local IFI/Métis Capital Corp, not ISC directly. No deadline.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Canada Council – Creating, Knowing and Sharing

Who runs it: Canada Council for the Arts

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Artists, cultural carriers, groups, orgs

What it gives: Grants (travel, small-scale, short/long-term projects)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Useful for artisans/creative businesses.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program

Who runs it: Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CDEV)

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit groups/communities. Equity stakes in major natural resource & energy projects

What it gives: Loan guarantee

Amount: $20 million to $1 billion per guarantee ($10B program)

Good to know: Community-scale, not small business.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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CIB Indigenous Equity Initiative

Who runs it: Canada Infrastructure Bank

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit communities. Equity in infrastructure projects CIB also invests in

What it gives: Loan

Amount: $5 million to $100 million; up to 90% of Indigenous equity

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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CMHC On-Reserve Non-Profit Housing (Section 95)

Who runs it: CMHC

Who can get it: First Nations (on reserve). Communities building rental housing

What it gives: Loans up to 100% capital + operating subsidy

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP)

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada

Who can get it: First Nations and Inuit communities/governments (provinces). Feasibility, business planning, equity gap for community-owned businesses, multi-business infrastructure

What it gives: Non-repayable contribution

Amount: Up to $3 million (economic opportunities, infrastructure); up to $1 million (business planning and advice)

Good to know: You need other money too, plus at least 10% cash. Contact the ISC regional office.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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First Nations Procurement Authority

Who runs it: NACCA (FNPA)

Who can get it: First Nations. Communities & businesses

What it gives: Group purchasing / procurement savings

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Indigenous Business Navigator

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Businesses, organizations, communities

What it gives: Free single-window referral to federal programs

Amount: Free

Good to know: Email navigator@sac-isc.gc.ca; reply in ~3 business days.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) – 20/20 Catalysts Program

Who runs it: Indigenous Clean Energy

Who can get it: Indigenous clean-energy champions. Capacity building

What it gives: Training/mentorship

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative (IODI)

Who runs it: Natural Resources Canada / Wah-ila-toos, with Indigenous Clean Energy

Who can get it: Remote Indigenous communities. Clean-energy champions, planning, project development

What it gives: Non-repayable

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Works in groups (cohorts). No open intake found.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Lands and Economic Development Services Program (LEDSP)

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada

Who can get it: First Nations and Inuit communities. Core funding for community economic development officers and land management

What it gives: Non-repayable contribution

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community-level. Same application package as CORP.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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NACCA Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program (IEP)

Who runs it: NACCA / IFI network

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Entrepreneurs and community businesses

What it gives: Non-repayable contribution

Amount: Up to $99,999 individual; up to $250,000 community-owned

Good to know: Same money as AEP Access to Capital; entry point is your IFI.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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RBC Origins – Indigenous banking & entrepreneurs

Who runs it: RBC

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Individuals, businesses, communities

What it gives: Banking, capital, partners (e.g., Futurpreneur IESP)

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Scotiabank services for Indigenous peoples

Who runs it: Scotiabank

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Individuals, bands, economic development corps

What it gives: Banking, financing

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada (federal partners)

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit communities. Community-scale multi-year opportunities; no direct applications – federal partners bring projects forward

What it gives: Contribution

Amount: Program budget $14.45M/yr (not per project)

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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TD Indigenous Banking (personal & commercial)

Who runs it: TD Bank Group

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Individuals, businesses, communities

What it gives: Banking, financing

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Wah-ila-toos (clean energy single window)

Who runs it: Government of Canada (NRCan, ISC, CIRNAC, ECCC)

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit communities, Indigenous governments, dev corps. Clean energy projects

What it gives: Funding & technical support (multiple programs)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: CERRC fully committed; check which sub-programs are open.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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BC Arts Council – Indigenous Arts Program Pilot (Individuals, Groups, Collaborations)

Who runs it: BC Arts Council

Who can get it: Indigenous artists (BC). Arts projects

What it gives: Grant

Amount: Amount not stated

Apply by: Nov 12, 2026

Good to know: Apply by Nov 12, 2026 (new applicants register by Nov 4, 2026).

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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First Citizens' Fund business loans (via TRICORP, TACC and other BC IFIs)

Who runs it: BC First Citizens' Fund delivered by BC Aboriginal Capital Corporations

Who can get it: First Nations (BC). Start-up/expansion; 15% equity

What it gives: Partially forgivable loan

Amount: TRICORP: lifetime max $116,725 individual / $350,175 community, 40% forgiven on full repayment; TACC: up to $75,000, 40% forgivable

Good to know: Part of the loan (40%) is forgiven when you pay back the rest.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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New Relationship Trust – Equity Matching for Entrepreneurs

Who runs it: New Relationship Trust (BC)

Who can get it: BC First Nations. Individual & community businesses (via regional AFIs)

What it gives: Grant (equity match)

Amount: Up to $7,500 individual; up to $25,000 community business

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (BC and Yukon). Communal commercial fishing enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions, licences, capacity

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PacifiCan (BC) – Indigenous applicants

Who runs it: Pacific Economic Development Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. BC

What it gives: Contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Not Indigenous-only.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PacifiCan – Build Communities Strong Fund, Local Impact Stream

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (AICEI)

Who runs it: PrairiesCan

Who can get it: First Nations and Métis communities, Indigenous-owned businesses, Indigenous non-profits (Alberta). Renewables, energy efficiency, planning, feasibility, capacity

What it gives: Non-repayable

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Continuous intake – contact PrairiesCan first.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC)

Who runs it: Government of Alberta crown corp

Who can get it: Alberta First Nations & Métis groups. Equity in major resource/infrastructure projects

What it gives: Loan guarantees, capacity grants

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Indigenous groups not eligible for AICFI or PICFI. Communal commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Build Communities Strong Fund (Indigenous communities)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Indigenous applicants

Who runs it: Prairies Economic Development Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. AB, SK, MB

What it gives: Contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Not Indigenous-only.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Indigenous-led businesses and organizations (dedicated pathway)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects Fund

Who runs it: Government of Saskatchewan

Who can get it: First Nations, Métis orgs, non-profits, municipalities with Indigenous partners. Non-profit community/economic projects

What it gives: Grant

Amount: Up to $45,000 (≤40% of costs)

Apply by: Nov 6, 2026

Good to know: Second 2026 intake closes Nov 6, 2026.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Indigenous groups not eligible for AICFI or PICFI. Communal commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Build Communities Strong Fund (Indigenous communities)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Indigenous applicants

Who runs it: Prairies Economic Development Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. AB, SK, MB

What it gives: Contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Not Indigenous-only.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Indigenous-led businesses and organizations (dedicated pathway)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Indigenous groups not eligible for AICFI or PICFI. Communal commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Build Communities Strong Fund (Indigenous communities)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Indigenous applicants

Who runs it: Prairies Economic Development Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. AB, SK, MB

What it gives: Contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Not Indigenous-only.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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PrairiesCan – Indigenous-led businesses and organizations (dedicated pathway)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Southern Chiefs Economic Development (SCED)

Who runs it: Southern Chiefs' Organization

Who can get it: First Nations (southern Manitoba). Entrepreneurs; partnership with Futurpreneur for ages 18-39

What it gives: Business development support

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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FedDev Ontario programs (Indigenous applicants eligible)

Who runs it: FedDev Ontario

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Southern Ontario

What it gives: Contributions/loans

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Not Indigenous-only; FedDev has a dedicated Indigenous support team.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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FedDev Ontario – Indigenous businesses and organizations pathway

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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FedNor – Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario (CIINO)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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FedNor – NODP Community Economic Development stream

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

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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FedNor – Northern Ontario Development Program (Indigenous eligible)

Who runs it: FedNor

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit businesses, communities, orgs. Northern Ontario

What it gives: Contribution

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Not Indigenous-only; Indigenous applicants eligible.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program

Who runs it: Ontario MIAFNER

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit communities/orgs, on & off reserve. Feasibility, design, construction of community buildings

What it gives: Grant

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Indigenous Opportunities Financing Program (IOFP)

Who runs it: Building Ontario Fund (formerly OIDC)

Who can get it: Indigenous-owned entities. Equity in energy, critical minerals, resource infrastructure

What it gives: Loan guarantee

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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New Relationship Fund

Who runs it: Ontario MIAFNER

Who can get it: Indigenous communities/orgs. Consultation & engagement capacity

What it gives: Grant

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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NOHFC Indigenous Workforce Development Program

Who runs it: Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit interns. Northern Ontario employers (incl. Indigenous businesses/communities)

What it gives: Wage subsidy (52-week internship)

Amount: Up to 90% to $35,000/yr (communities/non-profits); up to 75% to $52,500/yr (businesses)

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Indigenous groups not eligible for AICFI or PICFI. Communal commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Ontario Arts Council – Indigenous Arts Projects

Who runs it: Ontario Arts Council

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit (Ontario-based). Artists, collectives, organizations

What it gives: Grant

Amount: Up to $15,000 individual / $20,000 collective / $25,000 organization

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Waubetek Community Economic Grants & student summer business loans

Who runs it: Waubetek Business Development Corporation

Who can get it: First Nations communities and First Nation-owned businesses; Aboriginal students/youth. Capacity-building projects; summer businesses

What it gives: Grant; loan

Amount: Community Economic Grants up to $10,000; student summer business loans max $1,500

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkati communities (eligible Atlantic/Gaspé). Communal commercial fishing enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions, training, business advice

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises, not individuals.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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CED Québec – Indigenous applicants

Who runs it: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Quebec

What it gives: Contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Not Indigenous-only.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Fonds d'initiatives autochtones IV – volet Développement économique

Who runs it: Gouvernement du Québec (Secrétariat aux relations avec les Premières Nations et les Inuit)

Who can get it: First Nations & Inuit communities, entrepreneurs. Start-up & growth, women & youth entrepreneurship, social economy

What it gives: Grants/contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Apply by: Mar 1, 2027

Good to know: Deadline Mar 1, 2027.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Indigenous groups not eligible for AICFI or PICFI. Communal commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern REACHE

Who runs it: CIRNAC

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit & northern communities. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador

What it gives: Contribution (clean energy)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: No deadline (continuous).

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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ACOA – Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada

Who runs it: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Atlantic provinces

What it gives: Contributions (Business Development Program etc.)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Lists REGI, Innovative Communities Fund, BDP, Community Futures.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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ACOA – Innovative Communities Fund (Indigenous communities)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkati communities (eligible Atlantic/Gaspé). Communal commercial fishing enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions, training, business advice

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises, not individuals.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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JEDI Aboriginal Development Fund – Business/Entrepreneurship Development

Who runs it: Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)

Who can get it: First Nations (New Brunswick). Individually owned or community-owned businesses; business plans, marketing plans, training, mentoring

What it gives: Non-repayable (reimbursement)

Amount: Up to 50% of planning costs: max $8,000 (individual) / $16,000 (community-owned)

Good to know: First-come first-served, limited funds. Needs business number/registration.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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ACOA – Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada

Who runs it: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Atlantic provinces

What it gives: Contributions (Business Development Program etc.)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Lists REGI, Innovative Communities Fund, BDP, Community Futures.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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ACOA – Innovative Communities Fund (Indigenous communities)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkati communities (eligible Atlantic/Gaspé). Communal commercial fishing enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions, training, business advice

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises, not individuals.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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ACOA – Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada

Who runs it: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Atlantic provinces

What it gives: Contributions (Business Development Program etc.)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Lists REGI, Innovative Communities Fund, BDP, Community Futures.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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ACOA – Innovative Communities Fund (Indigenous communities)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkati communities (eligible Atlantic/Gaspé). Communal commercial fishing enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions, training, business advice

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises, not individuals.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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ACOA – Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada

Who runs it: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Atlantic provinces

What it gives: Contributions (Business Development Program etc.)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Lists REGI, Innovative Communities Fund, BDP, Community Futures.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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ACOA – Innovative Communities Fund (Indigenous communities)

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.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkati communities (eligible Atlantic/Gaspé). Communal commercial fishing enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions, training, business advice

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises, not individuals.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Newfoundland and Labrador Green Transition Fund – Indigenous stream

Who runs it: Government of NL (Jobs, Growth and Rural Development)

Who can get it: Indigenous governments, organizations and businesses. Green-economy projects

What it gives: Non-repayable

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern REACHE

Who runs it: CIRNAC

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit & northern communities. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador

What it gives: Contribution (clean energy)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: No deadline (continuous).

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Indigenous groups not eligible for AICFI or PICFI. Communal commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern REACHE

Who runs it: CIRNAC

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit & northern communities. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador

What it gives: Contribution (clean energy)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: No deadline (continuous).

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (BC and Yukon). Communal commercial fishing enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions, licences, capacity

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Yukon Economic Development Fund

Who runs it: Government of Yukon

Who can get it: Yukon First Nations governments & development corps (and others). Economic growth projects

What it gives: Grants

Amount: Tier 1 up to $30,000; Tier 2 $30,001 to $100,000; Tier 3 $100,001 to $500,000

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Indigenous groups not eligible for AICFI or PICFI. Communal commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern REACHE

Who runs it: CIRNAC

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit & northern communities. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador

What it gives: Contribution (clean energy)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: No deadline (continuous).

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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NWT SEED (Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development)

Who runs it: GNWT Industry, Tourism and Investment

Who can get it: NWT businesses incl. Indigenous; some streams Indigenous orgs only. Entrepreneurs, micro-business, community economic development

What it gives: Contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Year-round from Apr 1.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)

Who runs it: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Who can get it: Indigenous groups not eligible for AICFI or PICFI. Communal commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises

What it gives: Non-repayable contributions

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Community enterprises.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Northern REACHE

Who runs it: CIRNAC

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit & northern communities. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador

What it gives: Contribution (clean energy)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: No deadline (continuous).

Last checked Oct 31, 2026