Government FinancingGovernment funding for Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada
GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Government funding for Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada

30 programs apply here: 14 non-repayable (grants, tax credits and subsidies) and 16 loans and guarantees. Non-repayable funding is listed first; claim what you never pay back before borrowing.

Most Indigenous business financing is delivered through a network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions rather than one federal program, so the institution serving your region determines the terms. Futurpreneur also runs a dedicated Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program at the same amounts as its core stream.

Criteria and delivery vary by institution.

The dedicated program

TypeMixed. Lending, and in some cases non-repayable contributions, depending on the institution and program.
Who qualifiesIndigenous-owned businesses. Criteria vary by institution.
Apply throughThe Aboriginal Financial Institution serving your region.
UsesStartup costs, equipment, working capital and expansion.

Amounts and criteria are set by each institution.


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