b'CCAB GRANTSFund, presented by LNG CanadaBy providing grants and memberships withacontributionfromPaper Excellence, provided 20 Indigenous women-ownedbusinesseswithwith flexible criteria, CCAB can grants of $2,000 each through a lottery-based system.provide inclusive growth that TheHydroOneIndigenousEntrepreneurship Grant presented 10supports the equitable participation Indigenous business-owners across Ontario with $5,000 each to helpof Indigenous business-owners within achieve their business goals. All recipients for each grant were alsothe Canadian economy. given a one-year CCAB membership.The Government of Canada haspartnered with CCAB to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant tosmallbusinessesacrossthe country. Eligible Indigenous busi-nesses receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting e-commerce. These businesses will be supported by a network of e-commerce advi-sors. In total, including the Grow Your Business online grant with CDAP, CCAB has been able to assist and provide 441 grants this year to Indigenous businesses.Businesses awarded grants represent industries such as fitness, tech, retail, consulting, photography and construc-tion. By providing grants and member-shipswithflexiblecriteria,CCAB canprovideinclusivegrowththat supports the equitable participation of Indigenous business-owners within the Canadian economy. CCABs grant offerings showcase the power of supporting Indigenous busi-nesses, and the organization is actively exploring further grant opportunities, including those aimed at supporting young Indigenous entrepreneurs. In 2024, CCAB and Loblaw CompaniesWilliams Communication Services Limited will be partnering on the Loblaw Young Indigenous Entrepreneurshipspecializes in Mission Critical Grant. Continuing to support theseWireless Communications. grant opportunities will enhance the financial stability of Indigenous entre- We offer an extensive portfolio preneurs, enabling them to reach theirof products & services meant to full potential. provide fast, secure & reliable For more information, visit https:// communications for your network.www.ccab.com/tfab-grants-and-funding-opportunities/Aboriginal BUSINESS REPORT 81'