Ontario Supporting Indigenous Economic Development

• Our government continues to work with First Nations communities to create lasting economic prosperity for Indigenous people and communities, representing reconciliation in action.
• Each year, we launch two funding programs, the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) and the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP), to promote economic development opportunities for Indigenous communities.
• These programs provide grants to Indigenous communities and organizations to develop infrastructure, create growth and development plans, while providing employment and training opportunities for Indigenous people.
• The IEDF provides $3.2 million for projects that diversify Indigenous economies, support skills training, and other economic development initiatives.
• The ICCGP provides $6 million for Indigenous infrastructure projects that support the planning, renovation, or construction of buildings in First Nations communities and Indigenous organizations on-and off-reserve.
• The intake period for this round is until Thursday, November 14 at 5 p.m. EST.