Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation
$1,000,000–$250,000,000ContributionAlbertaAlberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC)
Loan guarantees and advisory support for Indigenous communities and organizations in Alberta investing in natural resource and infrastructure projects. Provides backstop guarantees up to $250 million per project enabling Indigenous equity participation in major economic projects across the province.
Deadlines
- Intake type: Rolling — apply any time
- Typical processing time: 12-20 weeks
What you'll need
Indigenous Community Resolution
Band council resolution or Metis settlement council motion authorizing the investment application.
Project Feasibility Study
Independent feasibility study for the resource or infrastructure project including financial projections.
Partnership Agreement
Draft partnership or joint venture agreement with the project proponent detailing equity terms.
Official program page · Details verified Mar 26, 2026
Related funding
- Rural Municipalities of Alberta - Rural Development Fund — Alberta, up to $250,000
- Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program - Business Development — Federal, up to $99,999
- Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit — Alberta, up to $12,000,000
- Alberta Agriculture Technology Adoption Program — Alberta, up to $100,000
- Alberta AgTech Innovation Program — Alberta, up to $250,000
- Alberta Energy Futures Program — Alberta, up to $2,000,000