Deadline: 31 October 2025
Use Indigenous Services Canada’s Access to Business Opportunities funding to support a regional or national initiative that will provide tools and support to foster Indigenous entrepreneurship.
Priorities
- They may give preference to proposals aligned with Indigenous and Government of Canada priorities. These priorities may include, but are not limited to:
- Cleantech and greentech
- Indigenous procurement
- Gender-based Analysis Plus
- Capacity building
Funding Information
- The Access to Business Opportunities program has an annual budget of $850,000.
- They may reimburse up to 100% of costs for eligible activities, up to a maximum of $500,000 per recipient, per year.
- The funding offers non-repayable contributions, similar to grants.
Eligible Projects
- The scope of the project must be either:
- National (expected benefits will impact numerous communities and regions throughout Canada)
- Regional (expected benefits will impact several communities throughout Canada)
Eligible Activities
- Eligible project activities may include:
- Institutional development, including training and development, and business supports to business development organizations
- Business advisory services and training
- Commercial ventures, including business innovation and growth
- Market development
- Business development and advocacy activities
Eligibility Criteria
- First Nation and Inuit communities
- Indigenous-owned organizations and associations (as long as they are not charitable or religious)
- Labour organizations
- Universities, colleges, and other learning institutions
For more information, visit Indigenous Services Canada.
