Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development: Access to Capital (Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program)
Indigenous Services Canada, delivered by Indigenous Financial Institutions and Metis Capital Corporations
Up to $250K
Individual Indigenous entrepreneurs may receive up to $99,999 in funding assistance; eligible Indigenous community businesses may receive up to $250,000.
Non-repayable equity-type contributions and business services for Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous community businesses to start, expand or acquire a business, delivered through local Indigenous lenders.
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Who qualifies
Indigenous individuals, including businesses owned and controlled by Indigenous Peoples, and Indigenous organizations and associations (except those with charitable or religious purposes). Eligibility varies between lenders (IFIs and MCCs); contact the local lender.
Good to know
- Funding: Individuals up to $99,999.
- Notes: Ontario lender names were not verified.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“Individual Indigenous entrepreneurs may receive up to $99,999 in funding assistance” source ↗
- amount“eligible Indigenous community businesses may receive up to $250,000” source ↗
- deadline“There is no deadline to apply.” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-07 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.