Indigenous Equity Initiative | Indigenous business financing

At a glance

AdministratorCanada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)

Maximum amount$5 million–$100 million generally (project-specific)

Funding typeLoan for Indigenous equity participation

IntakeRolling project submissions

Decision timelineNot publicly guaranteed; ask administrator

Who it may support

First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and Indigenous development corporations

Indigenous eligibility

Eligible Indigenous community/entity ownership investment

Eligible uses

Equity participation in CIB priority-sector infrastructure projects

Business stage

Infrastructure investment / acquisition

What to prepare

Application form; Indigenous identity/ownership evidence; business plan; project budget and quotes; 2–3 year financial statements or opening balance sheet; 12–24 month cash-flow forecast; personal net-worth statement for owners/guarantors; incorporation/registration documents; ownership chart; résumés; financing confirmations; permits/leases as applicable

Application process

Confirm fit with program officer; complete intake/application; submit documents and financing plan; respond to due diligence; receive approval/conditions; sign agreement; claim/disburse funds and report

Financial considerations

Owner equity: Project-specific

Collateral and credit: Project-finance due diligence

Stacking: Usually permitted subject to total government-assistance limits; disclose all sources

This directory summarizes public program information for discovery and is not financial advice or a determination of eligibility. Programs and budgets can change without notice.