The NRT has partnered with the various BC Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFI’s) to offer an equity matching initiative intended to assist BC Indigenous entrepreneurs and First Nation Businesses with equity-matching funds to support, modernize or expand a business in BC.
The equity matching grants are administered by the AFIs in their respective service regions in BC. The grants are not offered as a stand-alone source of funding and must be applied for in conjunction with a business loan and are conditional on the AFI approving a loan that is supported by a viable business opportunity with confirmed equity, collateral, and business plan. The grants will reduce the cash burden for entrepreneurs in meeting their equity requirements of a business loan
Funding
Who can Apply
- B.C. First Nation entrepreneurs
- B.C. First Nation community businesses
Intake Frequency
Continuous until funds are exhausted (check with the AFI in your area for more information)
Funding Amount
- Up to $5,000 for entrepreneurs
- Up to $25,000 for community businesses
How To Apply
- Contact or visit the website of a BC Aboriginal Financial Institution (listed below)
- If you are applying for a loan, request access to the NRT equity matching Grant.
Apply for the NRT Equity Matching Grant through these BC Aboriginal Financial Institutions
Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC)
All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO)
Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (TACC)
Tribal Resource Investment Corporation (TRICORP)