Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program - Access to Capital
Run by Indigenous Services Canada
The short answer · Checked today
Non-repayable equity contributions for Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses: up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs and up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses, through Indigenous Financial Institutions and Métis Capital Corporations. There is no deadline.
Closes
No fixed deadline
Apply on sac-isc.gc.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses, Individuals, Indigenous entrepreneurs |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Growth and equipment, Starting a business |
| Where | Canada |
| How much | Up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs; up to $250,000 for community businesses. |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Accepts applications all year · No deadline. |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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How much
Individual entrepreneurs: up to $99,999.
“Individual Indigenous entrepreneurs may receive up to $99,999 in funding assistance” Community businesses: up to $250,000.
“eligible Indigenous community businesses may receive up to $250,000.” Source: sac-isc.gc.ca · Checked today
Who qualifies
For Indigenous individuals and businesses owned and controlled by Indigenous Peoples.
“Indigenous individuals, including businesses owned and controlled by Indigenous Peoples” Source: sac-isc.gc.ca · Checked today
Other
Apply through your local IFI or MCC.
“To apply for funding, please contact your local IFI or MCC directly.” Source: sac-isc.gc.ca · Checked today
How to apply
Contact your local Indigenous Financial Institution (IFI) or Métis Capital Corporation (MCC). Eligibility varies between them.
Other programs for the same need, open now
Non-repayable funding for not-for-profits (incorporated, operating at least three years) that run business support services for women entrepreneurs. Projects of $250,000 to $6 million, from a total of up to $80 million. Proposals are due November 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST; late ones aren't considered.
Guides and answers
Sources and checks
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