Start Small Grant
Start Small Grant is a financing and loans offered by Tribe Network for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
The Tribe Start Small Grant Program Powered by Emera provides $500-$1,000 in non-repayable funding, mentorship, workshops, and community support to help Black, Indigenous, and racialized changemakers in Atlantic Canada launch or grow early-stage ideas.
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Program details
The Tribe Start Small Grant Program Powered by Emera provides early-stage funding and support to Black, Indigenous, and racialized entrepreneurs and grassroots leaders in Atlantic Canada who are just getting started. The program offers microgrants of $500-$1,000 to support a business or initiative, mentorship from experienced changemakers in business and community leadership, workshops and webinars to develop skills and confidence, peer support through a growing network of racialized founders across Atlantic Canada, and ongoing access to Tribe Network resources and opportunities. The program runs from August to October 2025. Applicants must be a Tribe Network Platform member (free), identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour, be part of a business that is at least 33% racially owned, lead a business or community project with less than $5,000 in total revenue, live in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, or Newfoundland and Labrador, and not be a previous recipient of the Emera Start Small Grant.
Who qualifies
Must be a Tribe Network Platform member (signing up is free). Must identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour. Must be part of a business that is at least 33% racially owned. Must be leading a business or community project with less than $5,000 in total revenue. Must live in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, or Newfoundland & Labrador. Must not be a previous recipient of the Emera Start Small Grant.
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