Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project

📋 Eligible Entities - Aboriginal-owned businesses (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis entrepreneurs) - Business start-ups and existing businesses seeking expansion - Sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations with Aboriginal ownership or control - Businesses operating in Canada - Enterprises demonstrating a viable business model and management capacity ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $99,999 per project - Repayability: Non-refundable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching Requirements: Varies by program stream; applicants should confirm co-investment expectations with program administrator - Funding Coverage: Partial project funding; applicants typically required to contribute additional capital or secure complementary financing ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business start-up costs - Business expansion activities - Marketing and market development initiatives - Project management and coordination costs - Professional advisory services (accounting, legal, consulting) - Business plan development - Marketing plan creation - Feasibility studies and market research - Strategic planning and business assessment ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Verification: Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal identity and business ownership/control - Business Viability: Proposed project must show clear economic potential and realistic financial projections - Project Timeline: Funds must be deployed within agreed project completion timeframe - Reporting Requirements: Recipients must report on fund usage and project milestones - Financial Management: Applicants must maintain proper financial records and documentation - Compliance: Projects must comply with all federal and provincial regulations - Maximum Grant Cap: No single project exceeds $99,999 contribution limit