Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) - Alberta
Provincial grant program supporting Indigenous community-owned businesses in Alberta to capitalize on business development opportunities.
About this program
The Alberta Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) provides grants to Indigenous community-owned businesses to capitalize on economic and business development opportunities, improve socio-economic outcomes, and create jobs. Grants typically support major business start-ups or expansions led by First Nations governments, Métis Settlements, or Indigenous-owned community development corporations. Maximum grant amount varies by intake but typically ranges from $150,000 to $750,000. ABIF is administered by Alberta Indigenous Relations.
Eligibility
First Nations, Métis Settlements, Indigenous-owned community development corporations, and other Indigenous community-owned businesses based in Alberta; project must create jobs and economic benefit for Indigenous communities; project plan demonstrating viability.
Requirements
- Indigenous community ownership (First Nation, Métis Settlement, or community development corporation)
- Alberta-based business operation
- Business plan with job creation and economic impact projections