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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
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Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF)

Supports Indigenous community-owned businesses and economic development projects in Alberta. The program helps communities build infrastructure, purchase equipment, expand operations, and create long-term economic opportunities.

  • CLIENT Government of Alberta
  • YEAR October 15 2026
  • CATEGORY Economic Development , Employment , Infrastructure , Workforce
  • TAGS Business Development , Community-Owned Business , Economic Growth , Infrastructure , Job Creation
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Travel Program

Supports Indigenous screen-based creatives with travel costs related to professional development, project advancement, and industry participation. Funding can support travel for festivals, markets, conferences, training opportunities, community engagement, and artistic collaborations across Canada and internationally.

  • CLIENT Indigenous Screen Office
  • YEAR March 1 2027
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture , Employment , Travel
  • TAGS Conferences , Festivals , Film , Professional Development , Storytelling , Television , Travel Support
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Nunavut Spend Incentive Program

Supports the growth of Nunavut’s film, television, and digital media industry by providing a rebate to production companies for eligible production goods and services purchased and consumed in Nunavut. The program encourages local employment, training opportunities, and the development of Inuit and northern storytelling.

  • CLIENT Nunavut Film Development Corporation
  • YEAR Ongoing
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture , Economic Development , Employment , Technology , Training
  • TAGS Digital Media , Film , Inuktut , Production , Storytelling , Television , Workforce Development
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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
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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
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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
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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
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