Indigenous Funding Options in BC

National Programs

PacifiCan Jobs and Growth Fund 
If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive  recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost. https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/jobs-growth-fund.html 

Natural Resources Canada Indigenous Forestry Initiative 
Funding of up to $6.2 million available for period 2021-2023 for clean technology, forest bioeconomy,  environmental stewardship and forest resource management projects in the forestry industry that  create economic development opportunities for Indigenous peoples.

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/forest-sector funding-programs/indigenous-forestry-initiative/13125

BDC Financing Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan 
Purchase assets, start exporting, pay start-up or franchise fees and replenish working capital with a $350,000 loan if you have an existing business or $250,000 if you are a start-up.  https://www.bdc.ca/en/i-am/indigenous-entrepreneur

FuturPreneur Canada Indigenous Program 
Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring and  resources to get your startup off the ground if you’re an Indigenous person 18–39 years old.  https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/indigenous

CIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant 
If your organization is Indigenous-led, you can get a grant up to $15,000 to help fund its IP initiatives,  like research projects, drafting policy papers, or developing educational materials.  https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/108.nsf/eng/h_00010.html

Provincial Programs