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NADF E-Commerce Grant

by Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

NADF's E-Commerce Grant provides up to $8,000 in one-time, non-repayable funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs and majority Indigenous-owned businesses in NADF's service area (Treaty 9, Treaty 3, Robinson-Superior 1850, and the Ontario portion of Treaty 5). It covers e-commerce website builds or upgrades, online ordering/booking/payment systems, digital marketing tied to e-commerce, training, and site security. No fixed deadline is posted, contact NADF to confirm current availability before applying.

Key facts

Amount
Up to $8,000

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Instrument
Grant (non-repayable)
Status
Open, continuous intake no fixed deadline; approvals on the funder's cycle
Who qualifies
Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation · 51%+ Indigenous ownership
  • Indigenous entrepreneurs or majority Indigenous-owned for-profit businesses
  • Service area is treaty-defined: Treaty 9, Treaty 3, Robinson-Superior 1850, and the Ontario portion of Treaty 5, the district list above is an approximate mapping; confirm your location with NADF

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Application process

Call first. This funder expects contact with a program officer before you apply.

  1. Contact NADF or book an appointment
  2. Submit application with e-commerce project costs
  3. Approval and funding

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Common questions

What can the NADF E-Commerce Grant pay for?

E-commerce website development or improvements, online ordering/booking/payment systems, digital marketing tied to e-commerce, e-commerce training, and website security and digital tools.

Is the NADF E-Commerce Grant repayable?

No, it is up to $8,000 in non-repayable funding, offered as a one-time grant opportunity.

Who qualifies for the NADF E-Commerce Grant?

Indigenous entrepreneurs or majority Indigenous-owned for-profit businesses (sole proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations) operating within Treaty 9, Treaty 3, Robinson-Superior 1850, or the Ontario portion of Treaty 5.

Apply

Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there:

www.nadf.org