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Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing for Northern Ontario Indigenous businesses
Helps Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses in Northern Ontario get loans and grants to start or grow their ventures. Offers various financing options tailored to their needs.
Financial support for Indigenous businesses and communities to strengthen operations, encourage long-term success, and increase participation in the regional economy. Includes business financing loans, microloans, various grants (e.g., E-Commerce Grants), and free one-on-one business development support (HELP Program) covering policy writing, bookkeeping, and general business guidance. Also offers student bursaries and community development support.
Business Size: small, medium
Region: Northern Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (Treaty 9 & Treaty 5), Treaty 3, Robinson-Superior 1850, Independent First Nations
Demographics: Indigenous individuals, Status First Nation, Non-Status First Nation, Inuit, Indigenous-owned businesses, Indigenous women entrepreneurs, Indigenous youth, First Nation communities and organizations
Other Criteria: aged 18 and over, at least 51% Indigenous-owned and controlled (for businesses, partnerships, corporations, or joint ventures), project must show economic potential, applicants must be in good standing with NADF and other financial institutions, current or prospective NADF clients
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This program is available to small, medium businesses located in Northern Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (Treaty 9 & Treaty 5), Treaty 3, Robinson-Superior 1850, Independent First Nations.
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