TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Get up to $7,500 to fund your BC First Nation business growth. This matching grant is paid out after you cover eligible costs upfront and secure an approved TACC term loan. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026.
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“The NRT Grant is only available to BC First Nation community-owned businesses and BC First Nation individual entrepreneurs.”
Before you spend a dollar
Approval almost always must come BEFORE you spend or start; money spent early usually does not count, so confirm the exact pre-approval window with TACC.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are a BC First Nation entrepreneur or community business living in the traditional Coast Salish territory.
- You need capital to grow your business and can qualify for a TACC term loan to fund the project.
- You have the cash flow to pay eligible costs upfront before claiming your reimbursement.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are not a BC First Nation entrepreneur or community business, or you do not reside within the traditional Coast Salish territory.
- You cannot or do not want to secure a TACC term loan, as the grant is conditional on loan approval.
- You require non-cash equity contributions, as the program strictly requires cash equity from the entrepreneur.
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $7,500 in matched equity, paired with an approved TACC term loan.
What may be supported
- Establishment of a new business.
- Modernization of an existing business.
- Expansion of an existing business.
What's excluded or restricted
- Non-cash equity (entrepreneur equity must be cash equity).
- Projects where TACC does not approve a term loan (equity-matching is conditional on TACC approving a term loan).
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must coordinate with TACC for both the term loan and the grant application, ensuring all documentation aligns with their specific eligibility and cash equity requirements.
- 01Contact Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (TACC) via telephone, email, or website to express interest and discuss eligibility.
- 02Apply for a TACC term loan, as the grant is conditional on loan approval.
- 03Prepare your business plan and financial documents, ensuring you have the cash equity required.
- 04Submit the grant application to TACC, confirming that all costs are eligible and that you have not spent money before approval.
- 05Wait for approval before starting any work or spending any money on the project.
- 06Pay the eligible costs upfront and then claim the reimbursement from TACC.
Who to ask: Telephone: 604-926-5626; Email: info@tacc.ca; Website: www.tacc.ca
Documents commonly required
- Proof of BC First Nation status or community business registration.
- Proof of residence within the traditional Coast Salish territory.
- Business plan and financial projections for the term loan application.
- Documentation of cash equity contributions.
- Detailed project budget and quotes for eligible costs.
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What to know before you count on it
- You must pay the full cost first and then claim your share back, so you need the cash flow up front.
- The grant is conditional on TACC approving a term loan for your project; no loan approval means no grant.
- Non-cash equity is excluded; your contribution must be cash equity.
- The reimbursed grant portion is generally taxable income; ask your accountant.
What are your odds?
Usually not a contest if you qualify and follow the rules, but the real risks are starting too early without approval, an incomplete application, or failing to secure the required term loan.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to have a TACC term loan approved before I can apply for this grant?
Yes, the equity-matching is conditional on TACC approving a term loan. You must contact TACC to discuss both the loan and the grant.
Can I use non-cash assets like equipment or property as my equity contribution?
No, the program explicitly excludes non-cash equity. Your entrepreneur equity must be cash equity.
Is the grant money taxable?
The reimbursed grant portion is generally taxable income. You should ask your accountant for specific advice on your situation.
What if I spend money on the project before getting approval?
Money spent early usually does not count. Approval almost always must come BEFORE you spend or start. Confirm the exact timing with TACC.
What you can combine it with
Confirm with TACC if this grant can be stacked with other federal or provincial funding sources, as some programs have restrictions on double-dipping.
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated June 20, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.