Skills Development Program
GrantCanada — federal
This program provides funding to support rapid business readiness training for new and existing First Nations entrepreneurs to develop their management and marketing skills. Funding covers up to 75% of approved direct course costs such as tuition, workshop fees, and books, through qualified trainers or organizations approved by the Fund.
What you'll need
- Application form
- Course outline
- Detailed budget
- Evidence of approach to other First Nation educational funding agencies
How it works
What it can fund
- Develop business management skills
- Improve marketing capabilities
- Prepare new businesses for launch
- Enhance existing business operations
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