Access to Business Opportunities
The program supports projects that build organizational capacity, improve access to business opportunities, and promote a culture of entrepreneurship. It does not provide funding for individual business start-ups, acquisitions, or business expansions.
- CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
- YEAR October 31 2026
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Economic Development
- TAGS Business Development , Capacity Building , Economic Growth , Entrepreneurship , Indigenous Business , Indigenous Procurement , Market Development
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Consultation Component
Funding supports communities in reviewing proposed projects, participating in consultations, and assessing potential impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights.
- CLIENT Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- YEAR No fixed deadline
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Environment
- TAGS Consultation , Environmental Stewardship , Fish Habitat , Fisheries Act , Indigenous Rights , Species at Risk Act
Community Digital Assessment for Indigenous Communities
A funded assessment designed to help Indigenous communities strengthen communication, outreach, and engagement. The program identifies communication gaps, improves connection with urban and off-reserve members, and aligns outreach efforts with community priorities, including Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP).
- CLIENT The Way Back
- YEAR Ongoing (no fixed deadline but limited application intake)
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Communications , Community , Community Engagement , Digital Support , Featured
- TAGS Communication Support , Community Digital Assessment , Community Engagement , Digital Access , Funding Updates
Rural and Remote Employment Initiatives Fund: Business Advisory Supports
The Business Advisory Supports program helps rural and remote businesses access professional expertise to address business challenges, strengthen operations, and support employment opportunities. Funding is available to offset the costs of hiring third-party professional advisors, with a focus on helping businesses respond to tariff-related impacts, improve resilience, and sustain or create jobs in Northern British Columbia.
- CLIENT Northern Development Initiative Trust
- YEAR December 31 2026
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Economic Development , Employment , First Nations , Workforce
- TAGS Business Planning , Business Support , Economic Development , Employment Growth , Northern BC , Professional Services , Workforce Development
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund (NICI)
The Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund supports projects that strengthen local food systems and improve food security across Northern Canada. The program helps businesses, Indigenous communities, and organizations develop innovative and practical solutions that increase local food production, strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and support long-term economic development.
- CLIENT Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
- YEAR Applications accepted through periodic intake opportunities
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Economic Development , Employment , Inuit
- TAGS Agriculture , Economic Development , Food Security , Food Sovereignty , Food Systems , Indigenous Communities , Innovation , Skills Training
Creating, Knowing & Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural carriers, groups, collectives, and organizations with small-scale artistic and cultural activities. The program is designed for activities that require smaller amounts of funding and faster access to support.
- CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
- YEAR Applications accepted anytime before the start of the activity or project
- CATEGORY Arts , Capacity Building , Culture , Heritage
- TAGS Artistic Development , Cultural Activities , Honoraria , Indigenous Arts , Materials , Workshops
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Supports Indigenous participation in complex economic development opportunities across multiple sectors. The program helps Indigenous communities and organizations build partnerships, improve coordination, and increase economic participation in major projects and regional development initiatives.
- CLIENT Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
- YEAR Ongoing
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Economic Development , Employment , Multi-Sector , Workforce
- TAGS Business Development , Economic Growth , Partnerships , Skills Training , Workforce Development
Workplace Skills Training (SkillsPEI)
Supports employers in Prince Edward Island to train new or existing employees through short-term, job-specific training that builds skills and meets workforce needs. The program helps strengthen workforce capacity and supports long-term economic growth.
- CLIENT Government of Prince Edward Island (SkillsPEI)
- YEAR Ongoing — applications accepted year-round
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Employment , Training , Workforce
- TAGS Capacity Building , Employer Support , Skills Training , Workforce Development
MMIWG+ Community Response Fund (Government of Saskatchewan)
Provides funding to support community-led projects focused on violence prevention and increasing safety for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ people, as well as their families and communities. Projects that build partnerships and strengthen community relationships are strongly encouraged.
- CLIENT Government of Saskatchewan
- YEAR Open — applications accepted until funding is fully allocated
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Health , Safety , Social Services
- TAGS Community Programs , Healing , MMIWG , Partnerships , Safety , Violence Prevention
First Nations Waste Management Initiative
Provides funding to support First Nations in developing sustainable waste management systems, including infrastructure, training, planning, and environmental protection initiatives.
- CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
- YEAR Ongoing Intake
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Environment , First Nations , Infrastructure
- TAGS Environmental Health , Infrastructure , Recycling , Training , Waste Management
Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program
Provides funding to support Indigenous-led climate monitoring projects that track environmental and climate change impacts using both Indigenous knowledge and western science.
- CLIENT Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- YEAR No deadline to apply
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Climate Adaptation , Environment , Research
- TAGS Climate Monitoring , Data Collection , Environment , Indigenous Knowledge , Youth Training
Enbridge Fueling Futures Community Investment
General community investment funding program that offers donations and sponsorships to non-profits and charitable organizations focused on community vitality, safety, sustainability, and Indigenous cultural recognition within Enbridge operational areas.
- CLIENT Enbridge Inc. (Fueling Futures Community Investment)
- YEAR Ongoing
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Culture , Environment , Safety
- TAGS Community Grants , Cultural Support , Safety Programs , Sponsorship
CIBC Foundation Inclusive Communities Funding
CIBC Foundation supports community and sponsorship funding focused on inclusive communities, education and employment access, financial education, and healthy active living. Funding requests must align with funding priorities and demonstrate measurable impact.
- CLIENT Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Foundation
- YEAR Year-round
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Employment , Social Services
- TAGS Community Partnerships , Digital Inclusion , Financial Education , Healthy Living
TD Ready Commitment – Corporate Donations & Sponsorships
Part of the TD Ready Commitment to support community-based initiatives that contribute to financial security, a vibrant planet, connected communities, and better health; funds Canadian non-profits and Indigenous communities through corporate donations and sponsorships.
- CLIENT TD Bank Group (TD Ready Commitment)
- YEAR Multiple review cycles throughout the year
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Employment , Environment , Health , Multi-Sector
- TAGS Community Impact , Corporate Giving , Environment , Financial Security , Sponsorships
RBC Community Investment Funding
Supports Canadian charities and non-profits through community investment funding across multiple streams (Seed, Scale, Sustain, Build) to advance inclusive prosperity, skill development, employment access, health, environmental sustainability, and community well-being.
- CLIENT Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) & RBC Foundation
- YEAR no fixed deadlines
- CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Employment , Environment , Multi-Sector , Research , Social Services
- TAGS Community Investment , Indigenous Engagement , Skills Development , Sustainability , Workforce
