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National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 hours
Can you get this?
✓For Indigenous individuals and businesses in Canada
✓For Indigenous organizations and associations
✕Religious or charitable organizations are not eligible
✓Individuals may receive up to $99,999
✓Community businesses may receive up to $250,000
Your real odds
There is no single competitive intake window because the program rolls continuously, but funding per applicant is capped at $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs and $250,000 for Indigenous community businesses.
Selection is devolved to regional IFIs and MCCs, so your real odds depend on your local institution's available funds and their specific criteria, which vary from one body to the next.
What it takes
Find your local IFI or MCC through the NACCA website1–2 hours
Contact them to confirm your eligibility and understand their specific requirements1 week
Prepare your business proposal with scope, demonstrated need, and estimated budget1–3 weeks
Submit application directly to your local IFI or MCC and follow upOngoing
Worth knowing
Contact your local IFI or MCC before building a full proposal, because eligibility criteria differ between institutions and a quick conversation will tell you whether you qualify and what they actually want to see.
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