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Indigenous Economic Development Fund
The Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) provides grants and financing to Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities and organizations. The fund helps promote economic development and improve employment opportunities for Indigenous people.
Offered by Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Amount
No fixed amount
Quick eligibility check
Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Ontario
Who can apply
- Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities and organizations
- The fund supports projects that: diversify Indigenous economies; increase access to employment and training opportunities; provide start-up and expansion financing for small and medium-sized businesses; support financing, skills training and other economic development initiatives through collaboration between Indigenous communities and the private sector
About the funding
The Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) provides grants and financing to Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities and organizations.
The IEDF provides grants and financing through 3 funding streams:
- Economic Diversification Grant
- Business and Community Fund
- Regional Partnership Grant
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