Grants & Funding Portal
National Aggregation of Indigenous Grants, Incentives, and Funding Programs
The TIBT Grants & Funding Portal is a centralized hub designed to bring clarity and accessibility to a wide range of grants, incentives, and funding programs available to Indigenous businesses and communities across Canada. It states that by aggregating opportunities nationally and enabling buyers and partners to share their own funding initiatives, the portal provides a single, reliable source of financial pathways that support growth, capacity development, and project readiness.
For Indigenous Businesses
One Place to Find Every Relevant Grant
This section details what Indigenous businesses can access through the portal. Indigenous businesses gain direct access to a nationally aggregated library of:
- Federal Indigenous and economic development grants
- Provincial programs and regional initiatives
- Funding streams for training, equipment, and capacity building
- Built environment-focused programs such as infrastructure, clean energy, and innovation funding
- Community and First Nation-specific development supports
Profiles are matched with funding programs through:
- AI-powered eligibility matching: Programs are recommended based on business type, trade, sector, location, and certification level.
- Customized funding feeds: Businesses receive personalized updates on newly added grants or deadlines approaching.
- Direct application pathways: Where possible, the portal links businesses directly to application portals or provides documentation guidance.
This ensures Indigenous businesses never miss a funding opportunity that could accelerate their growth.
For Buyers & Funding Partners
A Platform to Post and Promote Grant or Funding Opportunities
Buyers, agencies, and industry partners can use TIBT to:
- Post funding programs or grant initiatives directly - Including supplier development grants, training incentives, project-specific support, or capacity-building initiatives.
- Promote targeted funding opportunities - Tools allow buyers to highlight supports intended to increase Indigenous participation on specific projects.
- Engage verified Indigenous businesses - Funding postings are automatically distributed to businesses that meet the eligibility criteria.
This creates a direct link between funding bodies and the Indigenous suppliers who can benefit most.
How the Grants Portal Works
Integrated, Intelligent, and Continuously Updated
- National Aggregation Engine: Collects and organizes Indigenous-focused funding programs from federal, provincial, municipal, and industry sources.
- AI Eligibility Matching: Aligns criteria (location, sector, business size, scope) with business profiles for accurate recommendations.
- Buyer Upload Tools: Buyers and agencies can contribute programs, creating a continually growing national resource.
- Searchable Interface: Users can filter by region, sector, funding type, and project category.
A Funding Resource That Supports Real Growth
The TIBT Grants & Funding Portal is built to remove the barriers that often limit access to financial support. By consolidating funding programs and enabling buyers to share new opportunities, TIBT ensures Indigenous businesses can access the resources, capital, and capacity-building supports they need to grow and participate fully in Canada's built environment.
