Business and economic development for Indigenous peoples
Programs and services to increase business skills, invest in a business or develop land on a reserve.
Services and information
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program
Apply for funding from an Indigenous financial institution to start or support your business.
Procurement strategy for Indigenous business
Find out how your Indigenous business can compete for Government of Canada contracts.
Growth capital for Indigenous business
Get funding to start a business or grow your existing 1 on a reserve or off.
Indigenous Business Directory
Search a list of Indigenous businesses in Canada or register your business in the directory.
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Support offered to Indigenous communities to take part in economic development opportunities.
Community Opportunity Readiness Program
Apply for financial support to develop a First Nation or Inuit community economic opportunity.
Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Funding to support economic development in First Nations and Inuit communities.
Reserve Lands and Environment Management Program
Apply for funding to increase your community's land management responsibilities.
First Nations Land Management Regime
Find out how First Nations can develop their own laws for land use and take advantage of economic development opportunities.
Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Financial support to Indigenous-led economic development projects in Canada's forest sector.
Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning (territories)
Financial support to improve the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities to plan, pursue and take part in economic opportunities.
Entrepreneurship and Business Development (territories)
Funding to grow your Indigenous business.
Features
Hope for Wellness Help Line

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca.
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Reconciliation

Advancing reconciliation and renewing the relationship with Indigenous peoples through recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.
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