Indigenous Business Grants Canada: Current Grants + Tips for Applying

The Workplace Innovation Fund helps test and implement new ideas to address labour shortages and prepare for a changing economy.

The intent of the Workforce Development Stream is to strengthen and develop Northern Ontario’s workforce through business partnerships by offering internships.

Persons with disabilities may have specific needs in their workplace. In some cases, the work environment must be adapted according to the person’s abilities to meet the requirements of the job. In these situations, it is possible to reimburse the employer for certain costs necessary for the integration or retention of this clientele.

The Wage Subsidy program can help you make your application more attractive and make it easier for an employer to recruit you. You will increase your chances of finding sustainable employment or acquiring skills that will be useful in another job.

The Demo Recording program supports new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups living in B.C. to engage in sound recording and mentorship with local music producers.
This program is supported through the Vancouver Music Fund and Amplify BC.

The Business Foundations program invests in growing businesses owned by people from systemically excluded groups in B.C.’s music ecosystem, to expand and develop networks, capacity, and infrastructure.
This program is supported through the Vancouver Music Fund and Amplify BC.

The general objective of the program is to support the development and consolidation of an innovative, scalable and sustainable tourism offer to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of the Quebec tourism industry.

Its specific objectives are as follows:

To increase the adaptation of the offer of Quebec tourism businesses in the context of the global pandemic related to the COVID-19.
Strengthen the development and consolidation of tourist attractions that have a structuring effect on their region, that encourage the retention of Quebecers or that motivate travel.
Increase the economic and social vitality of communities and regions through the development of a sustainable, original and diversified tourism offer.
Promote the adoption of good practices in terms of social responsibility by tourism businesses.

The Indigenous Arts Projects program is an annual multi-disciplinary project grant specifically for Indigenous artists, collectives and organizations. For the purpose of this program, “Indigenous” refers to people who self-define as a First Nations (Status or Non-status), Inuit, or Métis person of Canada. TAC recognizes Indigenous peoples are the original inhabitants of what is now known as Toronto, which has great historical and cultural significance as a place for ceremony, gathering, trade, and exchange. This program is designed to increase participation in and access to Toronto Arts Council funding by Indigenous artists, while increasing the creation and presentation of high-quality Indigenous art in the City. The City of Toronto supports this program through a funding allocation approved annually by Toronto City Council.

The program recognizes a diverse range of art practices. You may apply in one of four categories described below. Grants awarded may be less than the full amount requested. With the exception of the Project Development and Creation categories, TAC will not fund 100% of a project: applicants must indicate other revenue sources, which may include donated goods and services.

The Waste Use Efficiency funding stream supports projects that contribute to the creation of new value, the diversion, or new applications for agri-processing waste products, by-products, or co-products.

The Water Use Efficiency funding stream supports projects that will contribute to the reduction in the amount of water used by agri-processors in their production and/or sanitation processes, to the treatment of wastewater prior to being disposed or returned to the municipal system, or to the recovery of nutrients from wastewater.

Funding to reduce wastage of agri-food and agri-product inputs that occur during storage of ingredients and during processing by supporting the purchase of assets and systems that will mitigate wastage at these points.

The Building Envelope, Lighting and Ventilation Upgrades funding stream supports the assessment and upgrades applicable to new and existing agri-food and agri-product production and office areas and equipment that create energy savings and/or GHG reductions.

This funding stream supports assessment and upgrades that are unique to any programs offered by other provincial or federal agencies or programs.

The agreement for the hiring of Aboriginal cultural development agents (EEADCA) aims to support the hiring and training of development agents in Aboriginal communities, with a view to ensuring, within the communities, the deployment of expertise in Aboriginal cultural development and thus forming new partnerships between the communities and the Ministry

The Aboriginal Cultural Development Assistance program aims to support the development of the 11 Aboriginal nations in Quebec, recognized by the National Assembly. The nations recognized by the National Assembly are as follows: (Abenaki, Algonquin, Attikamek, Cree, Huron-Wendat, Micmac, Maliseet, Naskapi, Mohawk, Inuit and Innu).

It promotes consultation between the Ministry of Culture and Communications and its First Nations and Inuit partners with the aim of contributing to the cultural vitality of the communities concerned.

The Supplier Diversity Certification Pilot Program (SDCPP) offers diverse-owned businesses* financial support to obtain supplier diversity certification through one of the five following certifying bodies in Canada:

CAMSC (Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council)
IWSCC (Inclusive Workplace & Supply Council of Canada)
CGLCC (Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce)
WEConnect International Canada
WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprises Canada)

The Skode Program will match 3 Finalists with a mentor and provide a $5,000 non-repayable financial contribution to advance their new Indigenous culinary tourism ideas to the next level.

This program supports Ontario-based Indigenous arts professionals and arts professionals of colour, or ad hoc groups and collectives made up of Indigenous arts professionals or arts professionals of colour for professional development and skill-building opportunities that advance applicants’ work and careers. It funds all contemporary and traditional art practices that are supported at OAC. Projects can include: study and training, mentorship, internship and apprenticeship and documentation of art work.

The Tour grant supports touring activities in Manitoba with the aim of sharing arts and culture for the benefit of all Manitobans. This program prioritizes collaborative and community engaged tours in all artistic disciplines.

The Present program supports the presentation of work in Manitoba in all disciplines by professional artists, arts groups, and arts organizations.

The Artists in Schools grant creates opportunities for K-12 students attending public schools throughout Manitoba to participate in high-impact arts and cultural experiences by working directly with artists, arts/cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.

Artists in Communities grants support arts-related activities for underserved applicants and/or communities that face barriers to accessing artistic opportunities.

Accelerate the adoption of recognized assurance systems, including food safety, biosecurity, traceability, and animal welfare in the production, processing, and distribution of New Brunswick agri-food products.
Support the agriculture sector to prepare for and maintain resilience in relation to emerging challenges including extreme weather events, animal and plant disease outbreaks, emergencies/natural disasters, wildlife damage, farmer mental health, and farm safety

The Grasslands and Grazing Management program provides funding to support the enhancement of grasslands and strategies to improve grazing management.

The Agroforestry program provide funding to support establishment of trees and management of woodlots that provide:

– Enhanced carbon sequestration
– Reduced soil erosion
– Improved water conservation efforts
– Energy conservation
– Improved wildlife habitat
– Increased crop yields
– Thermal protection for livestock
– Reduced surface runoff and enhanced water quality

The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) offers funding that may cover up to 100% of eligible expenses to support producers in their ability to implement and maintain projects over a three-year term.

The Research and Innovation Program supports the development of science-based solutions and tools that address known challenges, prepare for potential disruptions and climate threats, and capture emerging opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Program provides funding to eligible applicants for basic and applied research and capacity building projects that advance the growth and sustainability of the sector by fast-tracking the pace of innovation. This can include the development of new technologies and practices, new products, and the advancement of knowledge.

The RADIATE Tourism Program helps tourism businesses and attractions develop and market packaged tourism activities and services to local and Atlantic region travellers during fall and winter.

Promote the deployment of commemorative markers and commemorative events relating to the history of First Nations and Inuit
Increase participation in commemorative activities focusing on First Nations and Inuit history

The Call for Projects for Indigenous Peoples program aims to increase the supply of activities, services and goods that can contribute significantly to achieving the Department’s objectives regarding the consolidation and development of Indigenous cultures and communications. It also aims to achieve the objectives of the Government Action Plan for the Social and Cultural Well-being of First Nations and Inuit 2022-2027.

Indigenous media operating in Quebec face significant challenges in terms of financing their activities, their organizational structure and the development of content, programming and advertising strategies. They also have needs in terms of improving their infrastructure, as well as recruiting and professionalizing their human resources.

Increase the adoption of agro-environmental practices by farms.

The program supports Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) artists to research, develop and create new work and engage with their communities, as well as opportunities for Indigenous organizations and communities to strengthen their relationships with the arts.

The On-Farm Water Management Program will support primary producers to improve and adapt to impacts of climate change on water implications, including activities to conserve and enhance natural resources for water management. This program helps primary producers accelerate the adoption of priority beneficial management practices.

The On-farm Electrical Preparedness Program helps farms buy a backup generator and battery storage to support business continuity and preparedness for adverse weather.

The intent of the On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) is to support producers in achieving environmental benefits by improving the efficient use of agricultural inputs.

Under this program, Eligible Items are organized into the following Streams:
–Smart Farm Technology
–Energy Efficiency
–Farm Security
–Efficient Grain Handling

The On-farm Automation and Innovation Program supports investments in innovative technologies that require testing and knowledge sharing in Nova Scotia before widespread adoption. Innovative technologies need to align with the following Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership priorities:

building sector capacity, growth and competitiveness (for example, labour efficiencies and productivity enhancements)
climate change and environment (for example, efficient input use, reduced GHG emissions)
market development and trade (for example, technology for new product development)
resiliency and public trust (for example, improved climate change resilience, farm safety, animal welfare)

The On-farm Technology Adoption Program helps producers invest in equipment and processes that provide labour efficiencies, reduce cost of production, increase yields and support more efficient use of inputs.

The New Relationship Fund (NRF) supports First Nations, Métis communities, and Indigenous organizations efforts to:
– build consultation and engagement capacity and expertise
– create jobs
– develop business partnerships
– improve economic opportunities

The program support the environmental resiliency of agricultural landscapes by accelerating the adoption of Ecological Goods and Services (EG&S) Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs). Ecological goods and
services are the benefits society derives from healthy functioning ecosystems and include the maintenance and provision of healthy soil and water resources, wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Projects mu

The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) provides financial assistance for the transportation of dolomitic and calcitic lime from the source of origin to the field receiving the lime.

Under the Micro-Loan Program, women+ entrepreneurs from across Unama’ki – Cape Breton will be eligible to apply for a loan of up to $10,000 offered at a prime rate with zero percent interest and no payments for the first six months.

The Market Opportunities and Diversification Program helps producers, processors and industry associations with local and export activities. Activities include:

product and packaging modification to meet specific market requirements or preferences
marketing activities to meet changing requirements or emerging opportunities
the sale of quality agricultural products, inside and outside of Nova Scotia
capacity building and other development that helps products and businesses compete in target markets

The MMDF is a $20M provincial fund, administered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, that provides funding for northern economic development and mining projects that create Indigenous partnerships, increase local employment, and stimulate investment in Northern Manitoba.

The Market Development program is designed to advance the agriculture, agri-food and agri-product sector’s innovation and business capacity to maintain existing markets and capture emerging market opportunities. The program will provide financial assistance to eligible recipients for market development activities that enhance the export capacity of individual businesses and improve overall domestic and international access for the sector.

Create grants value original artistic expression by supporting professional artists and arts groups in the creation and development of artistic work, including creation-based residencies.

The Travel/Professional Development program supports professional artists and arts/cultural professionals in all disciplines for activities related to the development of their practice or careers.

The Residencies program supports creation or research-based residency opportunities in Riding Mountain National Park for individuals in all disciplines. Applicants may apply to have time and space in the Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency.

The intent of the Indigenous Workforce Development Stream is to strengthen and develop Northern Ontario’s Indigenous workforce through business partnerships by offering internships to Indigenous persons.

The program supports Ontario-based First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists working in the visual arts, crafts or traditional/customary Indigenous art forms to create artwork. Grants of $500 help cover the cost of buying art materials and supplies.This is a third-party recommender program. Artists apply to the Indigenous organizations designated as recommenders for the program. Recommenders assess applications and submit grant recommendations to OAC.

The Affordable Housing Investment Program includes a grant stream specifically for Indigenous-led housing providers. It provides limited capital funding to Indigenous organizations to build new affordable housing units and/or rehabilitate existing affordable housing units.

The Province of British Columbia created the Indigenous Housing Fund in 2018. This fund represents a $1.7-billion investment to build more than 3,500 affordable homes on and off reserve. There are now more than 3,220 new affordable homes open or underway through the IHF program since its launch in 2018.

The Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program (IFBP) enables Indigenous communities to unlock the economic, social and environmental benefits of their participation in BC’s forest sector with partners across BC through specific project support. These projects are related to the support and expansion of BC’s bioeconomy, and include the development of bioproducts from concept to commercialization, fibre capture logistics, and biomass supply and processing analysis, among other topics. The IFBP is guided by the goals, principles, and objectives of the Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Framework which was developed through collaboration and engagement with numerous First Nations and Indigenous organizations in BC.

The ISAT program supports Indigenous Nations, communities, businesses, and organizations in increasing Indigenous participation in agriculture, seafood, food processing and related community economic development initiatives.

The program does so by addressing labour capacity and workforce challenges within the food, seafood and agriculture sectors. ISAT funds activities involved in training and skills development, peer-to-peer learning, and revitalization of cultural and economic food harvesting and production practices.

The Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP) funds activities involved in agriculture, food processing, and/or food systems planning, training and skills development, technological adoption, productivity and profitability improvements, and climate change adaptations.

The Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty (IFS) Grant provides non-repayable funding contributions to First Nation communities, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in British Columbia that want to participate in and receive financial supports to develop, expand, or strengthen their Indigenous food systems and innovation to enhance sustainability and growth of the Indigenous agriculture and food sovereignty.

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.

The Call for Indigenous Cultural Development Projects program aims to increase the offer of activities, services and goods that significantly contribute to the Ministère’s objectives of strengthening and developing Indigenous cultures and communications. It also aims to meet the objectives of the 2022-2027 Government Action Plan for the Social and Cultural Wellness of the First Nations and Inuit.

Financial assistance granted by the Ministère makes it possible to conduct, over a specified period, defined actions that cannot be automatically renewed. The various calls for projects covered by the program include specific provisions according to the project type.

The Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP) funds the development of community capital projects that contribute to a sustainable social base and support economic participation in Indigenous communities, both on and off reserve.

Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding provides up to $18,000 to support the development of an individual Indigenous artist, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists in Alberta by providing funding for a specific cultural or artistic project.

Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects is a multidisciplinary program supporting projects that bring together Ontario-based, professional Indigenous artists and arts professionals in communities and schools to provide access to the arts and create meaningful art experiences that transmit Indigenous artistic skills and cultural knowledge to participants.

Funds are available under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support First Nations communities, indigenous individuals or organizations who are interested in participating the New Brunswick agricultural industry, including local foods. Funding also supports the development of new and existing markets by providing financial assistance to Indigenous applications with viable agriculture projects.

Funding to support skill sharing, group learning and knowledge transfer events, such as conferences and workshops, peer to peer learning activities, and other community driven culturally relevant food system learning initiatives.

Supports access to community driven culturally relevant assistance services and the development of resource materials that focus on food system development and expansion, increases agriculture knowledge, business development, management and planning, risk awareness, and market expansion.

Supports activities to develop and implement community based food systems from planning through to development and implementation. Food systems planning includes a broad range of activities that may include revitalization of traditional food systems, agriculture, community gardens, and local food sovereignty initiatives, and processing and preservation.

Support access to capital items required in implementing and/or scaling up food system/agriculture projects from production and processing to preservation. Funding may also support the adoption of new technologies into community owned infrastructure, including equipment purchases that support the transformation of raw products into value-added goods, enhance traditional harvesting practices, or bring new products into the market.

The Indigenous Affordable Housing Funding Program (IAHFP) is a $6 million one-time fund to increase the supply of affordable housing units for Indigenous people in Calgary who need affordable housing. This fund will support housing that is owned, designed, and delivered for Indigenous people, by Indigenous people.

The Indigenous 360 program supports artistic and cultural activities by Indigenous applicants including artists, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous-led arts groups and Indigenous-led organizations.

The Ontario Creates-CMF IDM Futures Forward Program is a partnership with Ontario Creates and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) that provides funding for early-stage project-related development.

This program seeks to support companies that often have barriers to accessing project funding and to support the very beginning of a project’s creative process with the objective of giving a project a better chance to succeed in future stages of funding.

The Get Growing Program supports small farms in adopting specialized infrastructure and equipment. The program helps with the expansion of local agricultural production for local markets.

The FSDR program is under the Food Affordability and Innovation Fund (FAI), an up to $20M fund. FAI aims to improve the affordability of food in BC through targeted investments in supply chains, food system innovations and partnerships. Specifically, the Fund will support approaches and collaborations at strategic nodes along the food supply chain to strengthen and streamline logistics, storage and transportation and improve access to affordable food, particularly in remote, rural, and/or indigenous communities. Learn more about FAI.

Accelerate the adoption of recognized assurance systems, including food safety, biosecurity, traceability, and animal welfare in the production, processing, and distribution of New Brunswick agri-food products.
Support the agriculture sector to prepare for and maintain resilience in relation to emerging challenges including extreme weather events, animal and plant disease outbreaks, emergencies/natural disasters, wildlife damage, farmer mental health, and farm safety

First Peoples’ Cultural Council delivers grants and programs that support First Nations arts, language and cultural heritage in B.C.

The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation. The Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI) is designed to increase the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agriculture industry through a coordinated effort to accelerate the development and successful commercialization of food products from Prince Edward Island. This program will primarily focus on projects which will increase the competitiveness, productivity, and profitability of Prince Edward Island’s agriculture and agri-food sector by identifying, creating, or maintaining market and innovation-based opportunities; facilitating value-chain development; and encouraging the formation of strategic relationships. Priority will be given to holistic projects whose outcomes have broad sector and/or industry benefits.

The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation.
The Product and Market Development Program is designed to expand domestic and international competitiveness by supporting small and medium-sized agricultural producers, agri-businesses and agri-processors to expand their product base or markets through:

Value-added and agri-food processing projects;
Market development activities on PEI; and
Market development activities through intra-jurisdictional projects.
Special consideration will be given to projects which include knowledge adoption, and clean technologies that will upscale innovation. This program will assist the individual needs of small and medium-sized sized enterprises, rather than serve to implement broad strategic initiatives

The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation. The Business Development Program will support the agriculture sector by providing funding for training, business planning and implementation, organizational development, benchmarking and risk management activities. The program will facilitate the development of sound business practices and is designed to enhance the capacity of PEI Agricultural producers, small to medium-sized agri-businesses and organizations to better understand and manage their financial performance, respond to change and maximize the use of comprehensive risk management options for their agriculture operations.

The ARTicipate Events and Performance Grant supports public-facing artistic presentation and activity at the Shenkman Arts Centre.

The Equity & Access in the Arts program is one of the ways the Edmonton Arts Council pursues our commitments to increasing support for artists and arts professionals from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities. The purpose of the program is to invest in a thriving and diverse arts community in Edmonton by supporting Edmonton based artists and collectives from communities that face barriers to access.

The Equity & Access in the Arts program is one of the ways the Edmonton Arts Council pursues our commitments to increasing support for artists and arts professionals from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities. The purpose of the program is to invest in a thriving and diverse arts community in Edmonton by supporting Edmonton based artists and collectives from communities that face barriers to access.

The Equity & Access in the Arts program is one of the ways the Edmonton Arts Council pursues our commitments to increasing support for artists and arts professionals from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities. The purpose of the program is to invest in a thriving and diverse arts community in Edmonton by supporting Edmonton based artists and collectives from communities that face barriers to access.

The Equinox program supports Indigenous artists, curators and groups to engage in artistic creation and professional development. Eligible projects can range from

– research and development for the creation of new works
– creation and presentation of artistic work
– activities that support and strengthen the Indigenous arts community.

The Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program supports the Agricultural sector in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. This program helps primary producers accelerate the adoption of priority beneficial management practices.

If you are an immigrant and have no work experience in North America, the Program to Assist with the Integration of Immigrants and Visible Minorities into Employment (PRIIME) could help you. It could give you the opportunity to acquire initial work experience in Quebec in your field of expertise.

Your new employer may receive wage support and a subsidy for additional costs, such as

the salary of an escort;
training costs;
the implementation of specific integration activities.

The Emerging Opportunities Grant Program supports the Government of Alberta’s strategic objectives related to growth and development of Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector. The program supports projects that focus on innovation and result in significant company growth and sector impact. Projects can include new technologies, best new practises, significant capacity expansions and new builds.

The Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association and Invest Nova Scotia have developed the Digital Marketing Asset Development Program – Indigenous (DMADPI) to support Nova Scotia’s band-owned companies in their ongoing digital marketing activities.

Through financial and project management assistance, the program seeks to support band-owned companies with the development of custom digital marketing assets to elevate their national and international sales efforts, and help them succeed in an increasingly competitive digital sales reality.

Meeting the needs in attraction, integration and retention of talent, among others.
Promote, develop and consolidate a culture of science and innovation.
Improve the competitiveness and productivity of businesses.
Develop new markets, new partnerships or new collaborations.

The program funds the work of Ontario-based Indigenous curators and curators who are people of colour. It aims to increase the ability of Ontario public galleries, artist-run centres and other organizations to present projects by Indigenous curators and curators who are people of colour in contexts determined by the participants. The program supports relationship building between curators, galleries, and audiences. The program has two categories:

Curatorial projects by Indigenous curators
Curatorial projects by curators who are people of colour

The ARTicipate Creation and Development grant supports the exploration, experimentation, and development of new artistic work for one week in the Richcraft Theatre at the Shenkman Arts Centre.

This program offers technical assistance to employers who are considering implementing collective dismissals. Besides, it provides financial support to help cover the expenses associated with running the committee and carrying out reclassification activities.

The Capital Assets – Processing Equipment funding stream supports the growth and expansion of Manitoba’s agri-processing sector by assisting with capital investment purchases for modernization activities that enhance efficiency, productivity and environmental sustainability.

The Business Foundations program invests in growing businesses owned by people from systemically excluded groups in B.C.’s music ecosystem, to expand and develop networks, capacity, and infrastructure.

This program is supported through the Vancouver Music Fund and Amplify BC.

Businesses can apply for grants up to $10,000 to support business operations, funding up to 100% of expenses.

The Built Heritage Grant Program provides support to municipalities, Indigenous communities, incorporated not-for-profit organizations, private individuals, and corporations for projects that conserve the heritage value of a building or structure in order to ensure its retention over time. It is recognized that heritage properties are often constructed with durable, long life-cycle materials such as brick and stone and that it may be more costly to repair them when the time comes. To ensure that funds are directed toward conservation, the grant applications are evaluated based on the conservation principles articulated in the Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. These include, but are not limited to, concepts of “minimal intervention” and “repair before replace” and when replacement is necessary, to replace with “in-kind” materials or ones that are compatible with the historic place.

This program helps emerging and established professional artists from designated communities who have historically faced barriers to accessing funding support. Designed to support artistic growth, development, production and dissemination, the initiative is available to the following designated communities of artists:

Indigenous (Mi’kmaq as well as other First Nations, Métis and Inuit)
African Nova Scotian
Black
Racialized people of Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, or mixed racial descents
Artists who are deaf, partially deaf, or hard of hearing
Artists who have disabilities
Artists who have mental illness or are mad-identifying

This program supports organizations, groups, and individuals to develop and carry out community-based arts projects. Communities can be geographically based (people who live in the same neighbourhood or region). They can be based on shared interests or a shared workplace. They can be based on a shared culture or a shared aspect of identity.

The program supports the research, development and realization of community-engaged arts projects in Ontario. Activities involve professional Ontario artists and community members working together to design, develop and realize collective creative experiences.

ARTicipate grants are intended to spark and support artistic activity at the Shenkman Arts Centre. The ARTicipate LaLande + Doyle Exhibition Space Grant supports public presentation and exhibition by visual artists and visual arts groups within the Shenkman Arts Centre’s LaLlande + Doyle Exhibition Space. This may include individual, collaborative, or group exhibitions.

Application Assistance funds may be used toward specific services and supports including, but not limited to: application development, Sign language translation into written English or French, Indigenous language translation into written English or French, general transcription or editing services and organizing support materials.

The Apiculture Sustainability Growth and Health Program promotes hive health, pollination expansion and adoption of efficient technologies that help with labour shortages.

The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries in collaboration with the Regional Development Corporation and the Climate Change Secretariat of the Department of Environment and Local Government is providing financial support for Feasibility Studies for Anaerobic Digestor Projects to accelerate the development of anaerobic digestor projects in New Brunswick with the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste and create new economic opportunities.

ResearchNB is offering a concierge service for agricultural producers to help make successful funding applications and expedite comprehensive feasibility studies. The concierge service will provide practical hands-on support to agricultural producers as they move through the key steps of successful anaerobic digester projects at no extra cost to them.

The capacity grant program is designed to be closely aligned with AIOC’s Loan Guarantee Investment Program. AIOC has a pool of discretionary funds available to help provide access to third-party professional services, expertise and support that can build their capacity to participate in qualified project opportunities. This capacity support assists with deal development, and may include providing legal, technical and economic expertise to Indigenous communities who want to move toward being long-term strategic partners with industry and the Alberta government.

The Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) program provides funding to help producer groups and First Nations communities demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level. The results of successful trials can then be adopted by agricultural operations in the region.