Indigenous Economic Development Fund & Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program

Minister Greg Rickford announced the annual launch of funding applications for the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) and the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP).  

With a budget of $3.2 million for IEDF, and a recently doubled budget of $6 million for ICCGP, these funding streams promote economic development in Indigenous communities and increase employment opportunities for Indigenous people.   

The IEDF provides grants and financing through two streams of funding to projects that diversify Indigenous economies, provide access to employment and training opportunities, and the start-up or expansion of Indigenous businesses by identifying new areas of economic opportunities.  

The ICCGP funds community capital projects that contribute to a sustainable social base and support economic participation in Indigenous communities.  

Applications are now open until early March 2023 and can be submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario.  

For more information on the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program, please click here!