National Programs
PacifiCan Jobs and Growth Fund
If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost. https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/jobs-growth-fund.html
Natural Resources Canada Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Funding of up to $6.2 million available for period 2021-2023 for clean technology, forest bioeconomy, environmental stewardship and forest resource management projects in the forestry industry that create economic development opportunities for Indigenous peoples.
BDC Financing Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Purchase assets, start exporting, pay start-up or franchise fees and replenish working capital with a $350,000 loan if you have an existing business or $250,000 if you are a start-up. https://www.bdc.ca/en/i-am/indigenous-entrepreneur
FuturPreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring and resources to get your startup off the ground if you’re an Indigenous person 18–39 years old. https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/indigenous
CIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant
If your organization is Indigenous-led, you can get a grant up to $15,000 to help fund its IP initiatives, like research projects, drafting policy papers, or developing educational materials. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/108.nsf/eng/h_00010.html
Provincial Programs
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (TACC) Financing Programs
TACC provides financing to Aboriginal Entrepreneurs including Status, Métis, Inuit and Non-Status Indians residing in the Coast Salish Territory. We understand that it can be difficult to access financing and we will try our best to meet your needs. https://www.tacc.ca/financing
Indigenous Business Advisory Centres
Business advisory centres in Cranbrook, Fort St. John and Prince George help Indigenous entrepreneurs with business startup or expansion, partnerships, and planning. These centres ensure that Indigenous
entrepreneurs have access to business support and advice to help them reach their business goals. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-people/economic development/business-advisory-centres
First Citizens Fund Business Loan Program
Business loans are available to Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia. All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO) delivers the Aboriginal Business Loan Program in partnership with four Aboriginal Capital Corporations located throughout the province.