Offered by Indigenous Services Canada
Ministerial Loan Guarantees
- Maximum amount
- $2,200,000,000
- Up to 80% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
This program offers ministerial loan guarantees to lenders to finance the construction, purchase, or renovation of housing on reserves. It is intended for First Nations or their members to facilitate access to residential credit. The government has a $2.2 billion guarantee capacity to support these projects.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in Canada (required)
- First Nations leader
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Official program website
Page updated on September 30, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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