{"id":146287,"date":"2023-11-15T20:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T01:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/rwddev\/?p=146287"},"modified":"2023-11-16T13:36:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T18:36:08","slug":"applications-now-open-for-funding-to-support-economic-development-opportunities-for-indigenous-entrepreneurs-and-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/applications-now-open-for-funding-to-support-economic-development-opportunities-for-indigenous-entrepreneurs-and-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications now open for funding to support economic development opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ontario government is investing $9.2 million in two programs to improve economic opportunities for Indigenous communities across the province. The Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF)<\/span><\/a> and the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP)<\/span><\/a> provide grants and financing for Indigenous peoples to increase access to support for business, employment and training opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur government understands the important role programs like the Indigenous Economic Development Fund and the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program play in developing and strengthening economic prosperity for First Nation communities, Indigenous organizations, and other key partners,\u201d said Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs. \u201cBy improving access to these programs, we are providing the opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities to receive the funding they need to unlock their economic potential.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IEDF provides $3.2 million for access to skills training and other economic development initiatives, while the ICCGP provides $6 million for Indigenous infrastructure projects. Interested and eligible applicants can apply to a grant or a funding stream through the IEDF for projects that diversify Indigenous economies, support skills training, and other economic development initiatives. The ICCGP is open to community capital projects that support the planning, renovation, or construction of buildings in First Nations and M\u00e9tis communities and Indigenous organizations on- and off-reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications can be submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario<\/span><\/a> until December 19, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET for the IEDF and December 21, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET for the ICCGP. Interested applicants must register with Transfer Payment Ontario to submit, track, and manage requests for funding opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IEDF and ICCGP have previously funded various research projects, helped businesses hire more employees, and supported the development of new business ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These programs are an example of Ontario\u2019s commitment to meaningful and lasting reconciliation and to strengthening Indigenous economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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