Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital

Provides non-repayable equity contributions to Indigenous entrepreneurs to start, expand, or acquire a business. Delivered through a national network of Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Métis Capital Corporations (MCCs), which each set local eligibility criteria. Contributions are up to $99,999 for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs and up to $250,000 for community-owned Indigenous businesses, plus business advisory services.