Administered by Government of Canada · Last verified: July 2026
Federal procurement set-aside guaranteeing at least 5% of federal contracts go to Indigenous-owned businesses. Listing in the Indigenous Business Directory opens access to set-aside contracts.
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.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityProcurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in any province or territory. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Access to ~$1.5B annual federal procurement set-aside. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Register in the Indigenous Business Directory 2. Identify federal contracts via Buyandsell.gc.ca 3. Respond to set-aside RFPs
Ongoing: contracts posted continuously.