Last verified: June 2026
The Indian Business Corporation is an Aboriginal Financial Institution that provides developmental lending to First Nations businesses and individuals across Treaty 6, 7, and 8 in Alberta and western Canada. It finances ventures in agriculture, transportation, hospitality, services, and other sectors where commercial credit is hard to obtain. Loans average about $70,000 and range up to $1,000,000. Its purpose is to give First Nations entrepreneurs access to capital.
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Check my eligibilityTypically $1 million to $10 million per project, depending on scope
INCENTIVEUp to $75 per square foot of converted office space
INCENTIVELoans up to approximately $1,000,000 (average around $70,000)