Indigenous & Rural Business Funding

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program and NACCA Canada-wide

Funding amount

up to $500,000

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Canada-wide

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Indigenous Entrepreneurs, Rural Businesses

About this program

Specialized funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural businesses, including culturally appropriate support and flexible financing options. Includes Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program grants, NACCA business loans and advisory, and Community Futures rural support.

What this program funds

Indigenous & Rural Business Funding is offered jointly by the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program and NACCA to support Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural businesses.

Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural businesses can apply. The program provides grants, business loans, advisory services, and rural support through its partner streams. Maximum funding available is $500,000 CAD.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

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Last verified September 7, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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