Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital

The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) provides access to capital and business opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada.

Always open
No deadline — accepted year-roundDetails verified

The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) provides access to capital and business opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada. This program promotes entrepreneurship and seeks to increase the number of viable Indigenous-owned businesses through non-repayable equity contributions and business services. Administered by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) through a network of Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Métis Capital Corporations (MCCs), the program supports starting, expanding, or acquiring a business.

Who can apply

  • Region: Canada.

Official program page