Stream 2: Indigenous Community Business Fund (ICBF)
Indigenous Community Business Fund provides non-repayable contributions where community-owned business revenues have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in businesses having insufficient funds to cover daily operating and /or adaptation costs. The intent of the funding is to ensure that businesses continue to operate post-pandemic.
British Columbia Region
Tourism and Hospitality businesses: Submit your application to our delivery partner Indigenous Tourism Association of BC [email protected]
All other businesses: Submit your application to [email protected]
The collection, use and disclosure of personal information by the Lands and Economic Development Program is authorized under the Indian Act and the Department of Indigenous Services Act, and is in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act. Information collected will be used exclusively for the purpose of administrating the Indigenous Community Business Fund. Personal information is required for your participation in the program and will be retained pursuant to the Privacy Act and its Regulations. Individuals have the right to the protection of, access to and request the correction of their personal information under the Privacy Act. If you require clarification concerning the Privacy Statement, please contact the Departmental Access to Information and Privacy Office at 1-819-997-8277 or by email at [email protected]. For more information on privacy issues, your right to file a complaint and the Privacy Act in general, you can consult the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at 1-800-282-1376.
Pursuant to the June 22, 2020, Interim Privacy Policy and Directives related to the administration of the Privacy Act, Indigenous Services Canada will be
subsequently developing and publishing the associated program specific Personal Information Bank.
Indigenous Tourism BC has compiled a list of financial support resources, including federal, provincial, and local programs.
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