Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) has announced a 2025-2026 call for proposals (#1) for major economic development projects under the Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP).
This funding will support community Indigenous Economic Development related to:
- Business acquisitions
- Community-owned business start-up or expansion
- Community economic infrastructure.
This program is for community-owned projects (private entrepreneurs are not eligible). The application form is due by December 6, 2024.
To discuss a potential project or submit an application, please contact Francois Landry, Economic Development Officer at 418-254-5889 or via e-mail at francois.landry2@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Want to Fund Your Next Tourism Project? We are Here to Help!
If you are a community, organization, or entrepreneur in Eeyou Istchee seeking funding for a tourism-related project, the Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association is here to support you!
Please visit our Fund Your Project webpage for a full list of funding opportunities for Cree tourism operators, including programs from Indigenous Services Canada, the Cree Nation Government, Apatisiiwin Skills Development, Indigenous Tourism Quebec, and more!
If you would like help navigating the many funding opportunities available, or want support from COTA completing your application, please reach out to Rob Imrie at rimrie@creetourism.ca or call (418) 745 2220 ext. 4231.