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Indigenous & Rural Business Funding Guide
The Short Answer: The Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development (ABED) program provides non-repayable contributions up to $99,999. The Indigenous Growth Fund offers loans up to $250K. Rural businesses can additionally access CERP and regional agency funding for infrastructure and market access.
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Funding Snapshot
Priority
IAND
Indigenous programs
USDA/NRC
Rural
Federal support
Focus
Community
Economic development
Enhanced
Support
Advisory services
Indigenous Set-Asides Have Priority
Many federal programs have dedicated Indigenous set-asides with less competition. IAND programs also provide culturally relevant business support unavailable elsewhere.
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