Access to Business Opportunities Funding Stream

Indigenous Services Canada National or Regional (Canada)

Funding amount

up to $500,000

Deadline

2026-10-31

Region

National or Regional (Canada)

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Nonprofits & businesses

Eligible organizations

First Nation and Inuit communities, Indigenous-owned organizations and associations, Labour organizations, Universities, Colleges, Learning institutions, Indigenous for-profit organizations (non-commercial activities only)

Sectors

Indigenous entrepreneurship, Business development, Cleantech, Greentech

About this program

Non-repayable contributions funding national or regional projects that promote Indigenous entrepreneurship, improve access to business opportunities, and strengthen capacity of Indigenous organizations. Reimburses up to 100% of eligible costs, up to $500,000 per recipient per year. Eligible activities include institutional development, business advisory services, support for businesses seeking to start/scale/innovate, market development, and organizational development.

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