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Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Closes in 34 days
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 days
Can you get this?
✓For Indigenous communities or community-owned entities
✓Community must own 51% or more of business
✕Individual entrepreneurs and sole proprietors are not eligible
✓Applicant must be in good standing
✓Grants range from $150,000 to $750,000
Your real odds
How competitive this gets depends on total applications received and the program budget that year, so some projects will not receive full funding regardless of quality.
Your community is limited to one major application per funding year, and your project goes through a three-phase evaluation that includes a cross-ministry panel review. Shovel-ready projects with community support resolutions, balanced financing, and a strong business plan rank highest in that process.
What it takes
Read the ABIF Application Guidelines and confirm eligibility1–2 days
Prepare a comprehensive business plan, detailed cost breakdown, and project timeline2–6 weeks
Obtain a formal community support resolution (Band Council Resolution or Board Motion)1–3 weeks depending on council schedule
Compile and submit full application package by email before the deadline1–2 days
Worth knowing
The funder explicitly advises requesting the minimum amount needed to run the project successfully, because awards are calculated against total budget and total applications, so asking for less improves your odds of receiving the full amount you request.
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