Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program

Overview
This program provides loan guarantees to support Indigenous equity ownership in natural resource and infrastructure projects. By backing loans, it helps Indigenous communities secure financing to participate in major projects.

Funding Amount
Loan guarantees can cover up to 75% of a project’s debt, with a maximum of $5 billion available through the program.

Eligibility / Who It’s For

• Indigenous governments, communities, and organizations
• Projects must be in natural resource or infrastructure sectors
• Applicants must demonstrate economic benefits and financial viability

Project Examples

• Equity ownership in renewable energy projects
• Infrastructure developments involving Indigenous partnerships
• Participation in natural resource projects

Province/Scope
National

Notes

• Applications are assessed on project readiness, financial strength, and community benefits.
• Administered by Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV).