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E-Commerce Grant-NADF
NADF E-Commerce Grant provides up to $8,000 in non-repayable funding to help Indigenous entrepreneurs and majority Indigenous-owned businesses strengthen their online presence and expand digital sales. Funding can be used for e-commerce website development, online ordering and payment systems, digital marketing, e-commerce training, website security, and digital business tools. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be an Indigenous entrepreneur or a majority Indigenous-owned business, operate a for-profit business (sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation), and be located within Treaty 9, Treaty 3, Robinson-Superior 1850, or the Ontario portion of Treaty 5.
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Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) Business Financing Program (BFP) provides non-repayable funding to support Indigenous entrepreneurs and majority Indigenous-owned businesses in Northern Ontario with business start-ups, expansions, acquisitions, marketing initiatives, technology adoption, and business planning. Eligible applicants may receive up to $99,999 in funding, with contribution levels based on project scope, financing needs, and overall project viability.
LEARN MORENorthern Ontario Heritage Fund - Grow
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Invest North – Grow program provides funding to support the expansion of existing businesses in Northern Ontario, with contributions of up to 20% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $400,000. Additional financing options, including loans, may also be available depending on the project.
LEARN MORENorthern Ontario Heritage Fund - Launch
Funding is also available to rural communities, with eligible projects receiving up to 50% cost-share funding, to a maximum of $150,000, depending on the project stream and eligibility requirements.
LEARN MORERural Ontario Development Program
Does have funding for communities as well of up to 50% to a max of $150,000 depending on project.
LEARN MOREAboriginal Business Grants (2023): 51 Grants & More for Indigenous Business
This comprehensive guide to Indigenous business funding covers more than just grants – we also highlight other types of Aboriginal business financing, including Indigenous business loans, wage subsidies, and other types of Indigenous business support.
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