Loan · repayable

Aboriginal Business Financing Program

Waubetek Business Development Corporation · Ontario

OpenGeneralMiningTourism & Culture
Funding
Loan up to $250,000
Borrow up to $250,000 — repayable, not a payout
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Loan · repayable
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME
Limited to: Indigenous only. Only applicants in this group can apply.

Overview

Financial assistance for Aboriginal entrepreneurs to establish, expand or purchase a business in North Eastern Ontario, including capital costs, marketing and business plans, workshops, and access to regional strategies for Aboriginal participation in mining, fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.

Who can apply

  • Aboriginal/First Nation entrepreneurs and businesses establishing, expanding or purchasing a business in North Eastern Ontario
  • applicant must provide a minimum of 10% equity and leverage commercial financing for capital projects.
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What it can pay for

Capital / EquipmentBusiness ExpansionAdvisory

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 1, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.