Grants for First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Our list currently has 116 grant programs for First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
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Main organizations
- Gouvernement du Québec8
- First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.6
- Alberta Indian Investment Corporation4
- Canada Council for the Arts4
- Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada4
- Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation4
- Waubetek Business Development Corporation4
- Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada3
- Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada3
- Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs3
List updated on October 4, 2026.
Grants for First Nations, Inuit and Métis
116 programs
- CanNor — Regional Defense Investment InitiativeGovernment of Canada, Canadian Economic Development Agency for the NorthGrant
- Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and InuitIndigenous Services CanadaGrant
- Create, Know and Share – Indigenous OrganizationsCanada Council for the ArtsGrant
- DEC Employment and Growth Fund — Indigenous streamCanada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- CED — Regional Defense Investment InitiativeGovernment of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrant
- NADF Business FinancingNishnawbe Aski Development FundGrant
- Indigenous Housing Fund – renovation, repair and renewalCMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)Grant
- Indigenous Economic Development Fund – Business and Community FundGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous AffairsGrant
- Indigenous Initiatives Fund IIISecretariat to Indigenous AffairsGrant
- ICDE — Indigenous Graduate Internship ProgramICDE - Joint Economic Development InitiativeGrant
- Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Grant fundingGovernment of Canada, Natural Resources CanadaGrant
- The Initiative: Inuit Children FirstIndigenous Services Canada (ISC)Grant
- Financing opportunities for Indigenous housing constructionCMHC - Canada Mortgage and Housing CorporationGrant
- Mental health counseling benefits for First Nations and InuitHealth Canada - Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)Grant
- Agricultural and Commercial LoansSaskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc.Grant
- Indigenous Media Operating Assistance ProgramIf you need assistance or information, please contact your regional office.Grant
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- Tourism Establishment Accessibility Program (PAET)Obtenir de l'aideGrant
- Employment Integration Support Program for First Nations and Inuit MembersGouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'emploi et de la solidarité socialeGrant
- Financial Assistance Program for the Enhancement of Private ForestsGouvernement du Québec, Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des ParcsGrant
- Nutrition North Canada Retail-Focused Contribution ProgramGovernment of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs CanadaGrant
- Skills for Success Program for Indigenous PeoplesEmployment and Social Development CanadaGrant
- Indigenous Employment Training Partnership ProgramGovernment of AlbertaGrant
- Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Economic Readiness ProgramGovernment of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development AgencyGrant
- Arts ProgramFirst Peoples' Cultural CouncilGrant
- Smart Renewable Energy and Electrification Pathways ProgramGovernment of Canada, Natural Resources CanadaGrant
- Financial Support Program for Family Organizations in Indigenous Communitiesministère de la FamilleGrant
- Financial Support Program for Culturally Adapted Outreach Work for Indigenous Families in Urban SettingsNot indicatedGrant
- Financial Support Program to Promote Community Action for First Nations and Inuit Families in the Northern TerritoryTo obtain the call for projects formGrant
- SMEDCO Loan ProgramsGovernment of Saskatchewan, SaskMétis Economic Development CorporationGrant
- Estate and Trust Administration Services for First Nations MembersEstate and Trust Administration Services, Estate and Trust Administration Services, Estate and Trust Administration ServicesGrant
- Métis Employment ServicesRupertsland InstituteGrant
- Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and InuitHealth Canada - Indigenous Services CanadaGrant
- Alberta Indigenous Investment Corporation — financial servicesAlberta Indian Investment CorporationGrant
- First Nations and Inuit Home and Community CareIndigenous Services Canada (ISC)Grant
- Support for the fight against poverty and social exclusionGet informationGrant
- Support for the participation of Northern Quebec Indigenous peoples in mining developmentLe Fonds d’exploration minière du NunavikGrant
- Community Tree Grants – Edible TreesArbres CanadaGrant
- Community Support Fund for Missing Children from Residential SchoolsNatural Resources Canada (NRCan) - General Directorate of the Settlement Agreement and Child ClaimsGrantup to $3,000,000Closed
- Production Program — Indigenous StreamGovernment of Canada, Telefilm CanadaGrantup to $2,500,000Closed
- Building Strong Communities - Local Impact FundPrairies Economic Development CanadaGrantup to $1,000,000Closed
- CED — Québec Tourism Growth Program (PDEQ)Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsGrantup to $250,000Closed
- Agricultural Energy Systems Pilot ProgramGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Department of AgricultureGrantup to $75,000Closed
- Canada Book Fund — Business Development Support — Business Planning — Indigenous businesses or representing an official language minority groupGovernment of Canada, Canadian HeritageGrantup to $50,000Closed
- Indigenous Intellectual Property Program — Project StreamGovernment of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaGrantup to $50,000Closed
- Development Program – Indigenous StreamGovernment of Canada, Telefilm CanadaGrantup to $35,000Closed
- Component 2: Indigenous Applicants | Support for Commemoration InitiativesMinistère de la Culture et des CommunicationsGrantup to $30,000Closed
- Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant — Small Initiatives StreamGovernment of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaGrantup to $15,000Closed
- Youth Employment and Skills ProgramGovernment of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaGrantup to $14,000Closed
- Organic Industry Development Program — Land Conversion for Certified Organic ProductionGovernment of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and LandGrantup to $10,000Closed
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