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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital

Intake status unconfirmed

Federal non-repayable money for Indigenous businesses, through an Indigenous Financial Institution (SIEF in Saskatchewan).

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Non-repayable contribution, up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs or $250,000 for community-owned businesses
Listed deadline
No deadline
Who can apply
Businesses. Only for First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Business and jobs
Pays for
Starting or growing a business, Equipment or supplies, Buildings or renovations

Who it's intended for

Details
Indigenous entrepreneurs, Indigenous-owned businesses and Indigenous organizations (not charitable or religious). Apply through your Indigenous Financial Institution or Metis Capital Corporation (SIEF in Saskatchewan).
The catch
Your own cash plus a developmental loan (through SIEF) Needs some of your own money.

Source checked against the funder's website on November 2, 2026. The ISC page does not state the required own cash or loan; terms left as is. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Indigenous entrepreneurs, Indigenous-owned businesses and Indigenous organizations (not charitable or religious). Apply through your Indigenous Financial Institution or Metis Capital Corporation (SIEF in Saskatchewan).
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • How much of the budget you must contribute and which costs are eligible.

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