Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP)
Overview
The Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) provides project-based funding to support First Nations and Inuit communities in pursuing economic development opportunities. It covers a wide range of activities from planning and feasibility studies to business infrastructure and start-up costs.
Funding Amount
Funding amounts vary by project. Supports:
- Feasibility and business planning (up to $250,000)
- Minor capital (up to $3 million)
- Major capital (over $3 million considered case by case)
Eligibility / Who It’s For
- First Nations and Inuit communities
- Indigenous community-owned businesses and organizations
- Indigenous governments and tribal councils
Project Examples
- Business planning, marketing, and feasibility studies
- Establishment or expansion of community-owned enterprises
- Construction or renovation of business-related infrastructure
- Joint ventures with industry partners
Province/Scope
National
Notes
- Applications are assessed on project readiness and potential to generate community economic benefits.
- Administered regionally by ISC — applicants should connect with their ISC regional office.
- CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
- YEAR Ongoing intake — applications accepted year-round.
- CATEGORY Economic Development
- TAGS Community Business , Economic Development , First Nations , Inuit , National