Administered by Government of British Columbia · Last verified: July 2026
All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO) is an Indigenous Financial Institution operating in British Columbia since 1984. It builds financing packages for Indigenous entrepreneurs that combine commercial loans with non-repayable grants and forgivable portions. The Business Financing Program offers non-repayable contributions up to $99,999 for start-up, expansion, or acquisition. The New Relationship Trust equity-matching grant adds up to $5,000 in conjunction with a loan, and the First Citizens Fund contributes 40% toward loan principal (lifetime borrowing maximum $115,000). Applicants must be at least 51% Indigenous-owned.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityAll Nations Trust Company Indigenous Business Financing (BC) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in British Columbia. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Non-repayable grants up to $99,999; First Citizens Fund loans up to $115,000. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm Indigenous heritage and BC service-area eligibility 2. Schedule a call with ANTCO 3. Develop a business plan and financing package with ANTCO staff
Enables investors to receive a 30% tax credit on equity they put into your company
INCENTIVESubsidized mentorship and business advisory support (no cash grant)
INCENTIVERequires $200,000+ investment; pathway to permanent residence