Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital
GrantCanada — federal$1,000 – $250,000
The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program – Access to Capital stream provides non-repayable equity contributions and business services to Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses to start, expand, or acquire a business. Funding is distributed through Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Métis Capital Corporations (MCCs) across Canada to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis-owned businesses.
What you'll need
- Business proposal or plan
- Financial statements or budget
- Proof of Indigenous ownership and control
- Business registration documents
How it works
What it can fund
- Start a new Indigenous-owned business
- Expand an existing Indigenous business
- Acquire an existing business
- Access working capital for operations
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