Gender Equality Program through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
GrantCanada — federal$100,000 – $250,000
The Indigenous Innovation Initiative funds bold and transformative projects led by First Nations, Métis, or Inuit female, Two Spirit, queer, trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse persons in Canada. Applicants can apply for seed funding of $100,000 to $250,000 CAD to support the development and testing of innovative ideas in priority areas including land story, food sovereignty, tech, and wellness.
What you'll need
- Project proposal outlining innovation and impact
- Budget and financial projections
- Organizational or business registration documents
- Evidence of Indigenous leadership and community connection
- Implementation timeline
How it works
What it can fund
- Develop environmental sustainability solutions addressing climate change
- Create food security and sovereignty initiatives
- Build digital access and data sovereignty technologies
- Address mental health and wellness using Indigenous approaches
- Support youth mental health initiatives
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