INAC Funding: Guide for Business Owners
This guide for business owners covers INAC (currently called Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) funding programs, including subsidies and other types of financing for entrepreneurs.
This is our dedicated “hub” page for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada funding programs. We’ll continuously update this page to reflect changes in programs – so bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Mandate
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada’s work in the North.
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Priorities
CIRNAC’s priorities include:
You can learn about CIRNAC’s priorities by reading its 2022-2023 Departmental Plan.
Types of Funding Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Offers
CIRNAC offers contributions, subsidies and more.
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Funding Programs
Below are links to CIRNAC’s specific programs:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Contact
Public Enquiries Contact Centre:
Phone: 1-800-567-9604
Fax: 1-866-817-3977
Email: aadnc.infopubs.aandc@canada.ca
Click here for a complete list of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada contact details and here if you’d like to check the list of its regional offices.