BC Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund
GrantCanada — federal$12,000 – $1,000,000
The BC Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund provides non-repayable contributions to First Nation communities and Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia pursuing opportunities in the federally and provincially regulated cannabis sector. The fund supports equity, diversity, and Indigenous-led participation across the cannabis value chain—from production and distribution to retail and ancillary services.
What you'll need
- Expression of Interest form
- Proof of minimum 51% Indigenous ownership
- Proof of community engagement and First Nation government support (for on-reserve projects)
- Evidence of financial capacity to contribute 25-60% of project costs
- Business plan and feasibility studies (for Stream 2)
- Proof of cessation of unregulated cannabis operations (if applicable)
How it works
What it can fund
- Community planning and engagement workshops on cannabis laws and business opportunities
- Business planning, feasibility studies, and advisory support
- Licensing, permitting, and facility design costs
- Capital contributions for start-up, expansion, or transition to regulated operations
- Training directly related to cannabis business launch
Related programs
- GrantAboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to CapitalCanada — federal · $1,000 – $250,000
- GrantACOA — Business Development Program — Non-commercial componentNew Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
- GrantACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador