Business and economic development for Indigenous peoples

Find out about programs and services to increase business skills, invest in a business or develop land on a reserve.

Services and information

Find out how to apply for funding from an Aboriginal financial institution to start or support your business.

Find out how your Aboriginal business can compete for Government of Canada contracts.

Find out how you can obtain funding to start a business or grow your existing one on or off reserve.

Search a list of Aboriginal businesses in Canada. Register your business in the directory.

Learn about the support offered to Indigenous communities to participate in complex economic development opportunities.

Apply for financial support to develop a First Nation or Inuit community economic opportunity.

Learn about funding available to First Nations and Inuit communities for economic development.

Apply for funding to increase your community's land management responsibilities.

Find out how First Nations can develop their own laws about land use and take advantage of economic development opportunities.

Find out about a new Government of Canada approach to foster enhanced Aboriginal participation in Canada's forest sector.

Apply for financial support to improve the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities to plan, pursue and participate in economic opportunities.

Apply for funding to expand your Aboriginal business.