Indigenous climate and environmental funding

Federal funding programs are available to support Indigenous climate action for a safer and cleaner environment for future generations.

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List of programs

Program Name	Description	Maximum Funding Available Per Project	Duration	Department	Identity	Funds for Indigenous Peoples	Rolling Intake	Topics
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream	Funds the purchase and installation of commercially available clean technologies and processes that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and other environmental co-benefits.	$ 2,000,000	June 2021 - March 2026	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Food Systems Infrastructure
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research &Innovation Stream	Funds pre-market innovation, including research, development, demonstration and commercialization activities.	$ 2,000,000	June 2021 - March 2028	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Clean Energy Research and Data
Agricultural Climate Solutions - Living Labs Program	Establish a strong Canada-wide network of regional collaborations made up of farmers, scientists and other sectoral stakeholders. The objective is to develop, validate, and share the beneficial management practices that best store carbon and mitigate climate change.	$ 8,000,000	April 2021 - March 2031	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Clean Energy Food Systems Research and Data
Agricultural Climate Solutions - On-Farm Climate Action Fund	The objective of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund is to support farmers in adopting beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases, specifically in the areas of: nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing practices	$ 50,000,000	2021 - 2024	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Food Systems Capacity-Building Clean Energy
AgriInnovate Program	Provides repayable contributions for projects that aim to accelerate the demonstration, commercialization or adoption of innovative products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiveness and sustainability	$ 10,000,000	April 2018 - March 2023	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Food Systems Infrastructure
AgriScience Program	Aims to accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.	$ 5,000,000	April 2018 - March 2023	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Research and Data
Emergency Food Security Fund	Provides funds to Canadian food banks and other national food rescue organizations to help improve access to food for people experiencing food insecurity in Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Variable	April 2020 - March 2022	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	No	Emergency Management Food Systems
Local Food Infrastructure Fund	Strengthen access to food systems safe, healthy and culturally-diverse food for at-risk populations while promoting environmentally sustainable food systems.	Variable	March 2019 - March 2024	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Food Systems
Surplus Food Rescue Program	Funding to support Canada's food system, food processors, and food producers, and distributors to help ensure food availability for all Canadians. Funding will be used to help manage and redirect existing surpluses to organizations addressing food insecurity and ensure that these surplus products are not wasted.	$ 20,000,000	2020-2021	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Emergency Management Food Systems
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative	The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices; to improve productivity; and to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains.	Variable	August 2021 - March 2024	Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Infrastructure Transportation
Business Development Program	The Business Development Program (BDP) helps entrepreneurs launch, modernize and grow their business in Atlantic Canada. Through the BDP, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) funds new ideas so entrepreneurs can get them off the ground and help existing companies get to the next level. The BDP also provides financial assistance, in the form of non-repayable assistance, to not-for-profit organizations that provide support to Atlantic businesses. The BDP aims to improve the growth and competitiveness of Atlantic SMEs, provide for dynamic and sustainable communities in Atlantic Canada, and provide for policies and programs that strengthen the Atlantic economy.	$ 10,000,000	Ongoing	Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training; Energy Food Systems Research and Data Economic Development Youth
Canada Community revitalization fund	The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a national investment of $500 million over 2 years, the Fund's purpose is to support not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and other community groups, as well as Indigenous communities: build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets; bring people back to public spaces safely as health measures ease; create jobs and stimulate local economies. The Fund being delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs).	$ 750,000	August 2021 - March 2023	Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Infrastructure
Innovative Communities Fund	The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) invests in strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canada's communities. Working in partnership with Atlantic communities and stakeholders, ICF builds on the strengths of communities and provides the tools needed to identify opportunities available for their sustainable economic growth. ICF focuses on investments that lead to long-term employment and economic capacity building in rural communities. Urban initiatives that stimulate the competitiveness and vitality of rural communities may be considered on a selective basis.	$ 10,000,000	Ongoing	Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Economic Development Infrastructure Youth
Jobs and Growth Fund	The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over 3 years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. In Atlantic Canada, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is investing $70 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness, and creating jobs in every corner of the country. Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses are strongly encouraged to apply. Under the initiative, RDAs may contribute up to 100 percent of eligible project costs for projects with Indigenous clients.	$ 10,000,000	April 2021 - March 2024	Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Infrastructure Research and Data Water Youth
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation	The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program creates the right conditions to start and grow businesses in Atlantic Canada. Through REGI, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is helping businesses and non-profit organizations develop a strong, dynamic and inclusive economy. The two streams are defined as follows: Business Scale-up and Productivity - Funding offered under this stream helps businesses to accelerate their growth and assists with the adoption of innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity and global competitiveness as well as the development of and entry into new markets. Regional Innovation Ecosystems - Funding offered under this stream helps create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation. It also fosters the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies and increases the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women entrepreneurs and under-represented groups.	$ 20,000,000	Ongoing	Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Infrastructure Research and Data Youth
Tourism Relief Fund	The Tourism Relief Fund entities in strategically adapting their products and services to adjust to public health requirements, while planning for, and investing in, recovery efforts for future growth. The Fund will focus on empowering tourism entities to seize opportunities in domestic markets, and helping the sector reposition itself for international visitors as the country prepares to safely re-open. Indigenous tourism projects are important to Canada's economic recovery efforts and a priority under the Tourism Relief Fund. Under the Fund, a minimum of $50 million will specifically support Indigenous tourism initiatives.	$ 500,000	April 2021 - March 2023	Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Education and Training Food Systems Health and Well-Being Transportation Water Youth
Community Futures Program	CED delivers the national Community Futures Program in the Quebec regions which provides operational funding to Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs). Quebec's 57 CFDCs and 8 Community Business Development Corporations administer business support programming which can benefit Indigenous entrepreneurs and SMEs in their region.	-	Ongoing	Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Economic Development
Quebec Economic Development Program	Funding under this stream provides repayable contributions to businesses (including Indigenous businesses) or non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit organizations in communities which aims to generate sustainable, inclusive growth and help small and rural communities in Quebec to fully participate in, and benefit from economic opportunities.	-	Ongoing	Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Economic Development
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation (REGI)	REGI is a national program administered in Quebec by CED-Q and promotes economic growth through two program streams : Business Scale-up and Productivity Funding offered under this stream helps businesses to accelerate their growth and assists with the adoption of innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity and global competitiveness as well as the development of and entry into new markets. Regional Innovation Ecosystems Funding offered under this stream helps create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation. It also fosters the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies and increases the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women entrepreneurs and under-represented groups.	-	Ongoing	Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Economic Development
Food Security and Climate Change in the Canadian North (Team Grants)	The overall goal of the Food Security and Climate Change in the Canadian North Initiative is to support research that will provide a deeper understanding of food security and climate change in the Canadian North, with a focus on Indigenous (i.e., First Nations, Inuit and Métis) populations, and to support the development of effective approaches, programs and policies to address this issue.	$ 1,500,000	2019 - 2026	Canadian Institute of Health Research	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Research and Data
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)	IDEANorth promotes economic development in the North in order to strengthen territorial economies and increase economic participation by Northerners. IDEANorth is divided into four program streams: Sector & Capacity Development; Business Scale-Up and Productivity; Small Scale Economic Infrastructure; and, Economic Infrastructure Studies (large scale).	$ 6,000,000	Ongoing	Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Economic Development Education and Training Food Systems Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation
Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP)	Increases the participation of northern Indigenous communities and businesses in economic opportunities. NAEOP is composed of two program streams: The Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning fund (CROP), and the Entrepreneurship and Business Development fund (EBD).	-	Ongoing	Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Capacity-Building Economic Development Education and Training Food Systems Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund	The NICI fund helps strengthen and support Indigenous and northern food systems in three territories by supporting community-led projects, with funding for equipment, local food production projects, and skills training for local and Indigenous food producers. The fund is divided into three areas of focus; Support for Agriculture and Food Businesses; Northern Food and Innovation Challenge; and, Support for Northern Food Working Group & Territorial Initiatives.	-	-	Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	-	Health and Well-Being Economic Development Indigenous Knowledge Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation (REGI)	REGI is a national program administered in the Territories by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and promotes economic growth through two program streams (Business Scale-Up & Productivity AND Regional Innovation Ecosystems) which will foster the right environment to start and grow businesses and create the conditions for the development of strong, dynamic and inclusive regional innovation ecosystems across the North.	-	-	Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	-	Economic Development Capacity-Building Food Systems Research and Data
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program	Provides support to Indigenous and northern communities and governments in the North to help them adapt to climate change impacts. Funding supports projects such as vulnerability and risk assessment of climate change impacts, development of hazard maps and adaption plans and options, and implementation of non-structural and structural adaptation measures.	Variable	Ongoing	Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Youth
First Nation Adapt Program	Provides funding to First Nation communities located below the 60th parallel to assess climate change impacts and develop adaptation options, related to community infrastructure and disaster risk reduction. Funding supports projects such as risk assessments, and the development, assessment and cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options. The floodplain mapping portion of the program supports climate impacts assessments and adaptation planning efforts in communities at significant risk of flooding.	Variable	Ongoing	Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada	First Nations	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Emergency Management Food Systems Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Water Youth
Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program	Provides funding to support Indigenous peoples in the design, implementation, or expansion of long-term community-based climate monitoring projects. The program supports community-led projects to monitor climate and the environmental effects of climate change on communities and traditional territories. .	Variable	-	Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Water Youth
Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity program (REACHE)	Funds renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, and related capacity building and planning in Northern communities in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut	-	Ongoing	Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds	Yes	Clean Energy Capacity-Building
Harvesters Support Grant	The Harvesters Support Grant (HSG) increases access to country foods by providing funding to support traditional hunting, harvesting and food sharing in isolated communities. Launched in April 2020, the HSG is a relatively new addition to the Nutrition North Canada program. It was developed in direct collaboration with Indigenous partners and respects the inherent hunting and harvesting rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada.	$ 8,000,000	Ongoing	Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada - Nutrition North Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	No	Education and Training Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Youth
Climate Action and Awareness Fund	Support Canadian-made projects that can create middle class jobs for Canadians who work in science and technology, academia and at the grassroots community level to help reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions.	$ 6,000,000	2020 - 2025	Environment and Climate Change Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	No	Capacity-Building Conservation and Nature-Based solutions Education and Training Indigenous Knowledge Research and Data Youth
EcoAction Community Funding Program	The EcoAction Community Funding Program provides financial support to non-profit and non-government organizations for local action-based projects that produce measurable, positive effects on the environment. This year, funding is available for new projects that engage Canadians and clearly demonstrate measurable, positive results related to the following key environmental priority: Freshwater	$ 100,000	Ongoing	Environment and Climate Change Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Water
Environmental Damages Fund	Restore the environment and conserve wildlife and habitats in a scientifically sound, cost-effective, and technically feasible way, using funds received from fines, court orders and voluntary payments.	$ 6,000,000	Ongoing	Environment and Climate Change Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Education and Training Indigenous Knowledge Research and Data Water
Indigenous Guardians Pilot	The Pilot will invest up to $100M over five years (2021-2026) to continue supporting Indigenous rights and responsibilities in protecting and conserving ecosystems, developing and maintaining sustainable economies, and continuing the profound connections between Canadian landscape and Indigenous culture.	-	2018 - 2026	Environment and Climate Change Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	No	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Indigenous Knowledge Water Youth;
Indigenous Partnerships for Nature-Smart Climate Solutions Fund	The NSCSF will invest up to $36,9M over the next ten years (2021-2031) to support Indigenous-led on-the-ground activities focused on conservation, restoration, enhanced ecosystem management and planning and capacity building, including research.	-	2021 - 2031	Environment and Climate Change Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	No	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Indigenous Knowledge Research and Data Youth
Low Carbon Economy Challenge	The Low Carbon Economy Challenge is part of the Low Carbon Economy Fund. It leverages Canadian ingenuity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate clean growth in support of Canada's clean growth and climate action plans. The Challenge is divided into two streams: the Champions stream (approximately $450 million) and the Partnerships stream (up to $50 million).	$ 25,000,000	March 2018 - March 2025	Environment and Climate Change Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Clean Energy
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative	The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: 1. to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices; 2. to improve productivity; 3. to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains.	-	2021 - March 2024	Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Transportation Research and Data Education and Training
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) - Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSUP) stream	Funding under this stream provides no-interest, repayable contributions up to $500,000 (including Indigenous businesses) to help accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, and the development of and entry into new markets to help companies become globally competitive.	$ 500,000	Ongoing	Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Youth
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) - Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario (TMINO)	Funding under this stream of REGI, provides repayable contributions to established manufacturing businesses of 500 or fewer employees to modernize the manufacturing process and increase productivity.	$ 15,000	Ongoing	Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Biodiversity Capacity-Building Education and Training Emergency Management Food Systems Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Water
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) -Regional Innovation Ecosystem stream	Funding under this stream of REGI provides non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit organizations to help create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation, as well as the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies. The stream prioritizes regional economic stakeholders who promote the entrepreneurial talent of underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs.	-	Ongoing	Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Youth
The Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)	Through its Northern Ontario Development Program, FedNor invests in projects led by municipalities, First Nations, and other organizations and institutions that support community economic development, diversification, job creation and self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario. Also included as part of NODP is the Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario. Funding under this stream provides non repayable contributions to rural municipalities and Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario to hire an economic development officer.	-	Ongoing	Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Youth
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program - South	Supports First Nation communities south of the 60°N to identify, assess and respond to the health impacts of climate change. In B.C., contact the First Nations Health Authority for information.	$ 100,000	Ongoing	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations	All funds Portion of funds	No	Health and Well-Being Youth Indigenous Knowledge Capacity Building Food Systems Water
Contaminated Sites on Reserve Program (CSOR)	This program supports First Nations with the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites on their reserve land.	$ 10,000,000	Ongoing	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Health and Wellbeing
First Nations Baseline Assessment Program on Health and the Environment	Supports Indigenous communities in doing research/studies including baseline environmental health research in advance of projects being proposed/started.	-	Ongoing	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations	All funds Portion of funds	No	Health and Well-Being Youth Indigenous Knowledge Capacity Building
First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program	Supports First Nations communities south of 60 to identify, investigate and characterize environmental hazards with potential for human health impacts through community-based monitoring, research, risk assessment and risk communication.	-	Ongoing	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations	All funds Portion of funds	No	Health and Well-Being Food Systems Youth Indigenous Knowledge Capacity Building
First Nations Solid Waste Management Initiative	This program supports First Nations to develop sustainable waste management systems by investing in modern infrastructure, facility operations, training, awareness and partnerships.	Variable	2021 - 2028	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Infrastructure Education and Training
Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE)	The ICCE is an Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization supporting the technical and scientific capacity of Indigenous communities to address cumulative effects.	$ 175,000	-	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Research and Data Health and Well-Being
Active Transportation Fund	The Active Transportation Fund (ATF) is a national, direct-application based contribution program intended to support projects that improve active transportation infrastructure across Canada. The Fund will make available $400 million over five years to help build new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, as well as support Active Transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities.	Variable	2021-2026	Infrastructure Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Infrastructure Health and Well-Being
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund	Direct delivery contribution program aimed at strengthening the resilience of Canadian communities, through investments in public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards (e.g., flood, erosion, wildland fire). There is up to 100% federal cost-share available for Indigenous recipients. For more information, consult applicant guideline at Infrastructure Canada - Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund: Applicant guide	Variable	July 2021- December 2032	Infrastructure Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	No	Infrastructure
Green and Inclusive Building	This program incudes retrofits, repairs, upgrades and new builds, which would support good jobs and local economic growth, contribute to climate objectives and serve populations that have been particularly affected by COVID-19.	Variable	2021-2026	Infrastructure Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Infrastructure
Rural Transit Solutions Fund	The Rural Transit Solutions Fund is the first federal fund to target the development of transit solutions in rural and remote communities. It supports the development of locally-driven transit solutions that will help people living in rural communities get to work, school, appointments, and visit loved ones.	Variable	2021-2026	Infrastructure Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	No	Infrastructure Transportation
Zero Emission Transit Fund	Through the Zero Emission Transit Fund, the Government of Canada is investing $2.75 billion over five years, starting in 2021, to support public transit and school bus operators plan for electrification, support the purchase of zero emission buses and build supporting infrastructure, including charging infrastructure and facility upgrades.	Variable	2021-2026	Infrastructure Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Infrastructure Transportation
Clean Growth Hub	The Clean Growth Hub is an advisory service to help clean technology producers and adopters navigate federal programs and services to advance clean tech projects.	-	Ongoing	Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Clean Energy
2 Billion Trees program (2BT)	2BT funds tree-planting activities across the supply chain (from sourcing seeds to monitoring trees) to achieve the program goal of planting 2 billion trees by 2031. Program has a $500,000,000 Indigenous stream and supports capacity building for Indigenous organizations and communities.	$ 40,000,000	February 2021 - March 2031	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	No	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Education and Training Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Youth
Canada Greener Homes Grant	Grants up to $5,000 per home for energy-efficient retrofits, supported by pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations worth up to $600. 10% of program funds are set aside for Indigenous governments and organizations who would like to retrofit a large number of homes (e.g., community-scale). They may submit a single application to streamline the registration process and access program funds through one funding agreement.	$ 5,600	May 2021 - March 2027	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Clean Energy Infrastructure
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities	Provides non-repayable contributions for projects that reduce reliance on diesel and other fossil fuels in rural and remote communities by supporting the installation or retrofit of proven biomass-based heating or combined heat and power systems for community or industrial applications.	$ 5,000,000	-	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Infrastructure Capacity-building Clean Energy
Clean Fuels Fund - Indigenous-led Production Projects	Provides support to build out new domestic clean fuel production capacity (e.g. hydrogen, advanced ethanol, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas), as well as support to undertake feasibility and FEED studies	Variable	2021 - 2026	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	No	Clean Energy
Energy advisor recruitment, training and mentorship	Funding to support innovative projects to recruit and train new EnerGuide energy advisors across Canada, with a focus on increasing the diversity and representation of the existing workforce. 10% of funding is being targeted to Indigenous organizations. This funding is a component of the Canada Greener Homes Grant.	$ 200,000	May 2021 - March 2026	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Clean Energy Infrastructure
Indigenous Forestry Initiative	The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) provides financial support to Indigenous-led economic development projects in Canada's forest sector.	-	April 2020 - March 2023	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Clean Energy Food Systems Infrastructure Youth;
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways - Capacity Building Stream	The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs) capacity building stream, will provide funding for projects that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy and grid modernization technologies, and also support equity, diversity and inclusion activities. These projects will enable communities and individuals to participate in the Canadian electricity and energy sector's transition to low carbon. SREPs aims to support projects across the country while encouraging the participation and leadership of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities.	$ 50,000,000	2021 - 2025	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Clean Energy Infrastructure Capacity-Building
The Energy Innovation Program	The EIP advances clean energy technologies that will help Canada meet its climate change targets, while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. It funds research, development and demonstration projects, and other related scientific activities. Individual targeted calls and specific collaboration and investments programs under EIP will support Clean Energy Innovation across four Missions: improving efficiency and processes to reduce emissions from energy end-use; accelerating electrification and maximize benefits of low-emitting heat and power; developing cleaner hydrocarbon and renewable fuels pathways maintaining safe and resilient energy systems to protect Canadians in the changing energy landscape.	Variable	Ongoing	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Clean Energy
The Energy Innovation Program - Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching	The EIP - Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching stream will work to accelerate the development of technologies that can decarbonize industry. It will target industrial fuel switching and production of clean fuels for use in hard-to-abate sectors, focusing specifically on three technology areas: industrial fuel switching; clean fuels production; hydrogren codes and standards.	Variable	2022 - 2027	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Clean Energy
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program	Offers funding to support the installation of localised EV chargers (level 2 and higher) in locations such as multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, public places and on-street, as well as hydrogen refuelling stations.	Variable	2019 - 2024	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Infrastructure
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)	The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: 1) to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices 2) to improve productivity 3) to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains	Variable	August 2021 - March 2024	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Infrastructure Transportation
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)	The BSP program, under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, supports incorporated high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, series, or technologies. Applicants must be operating in Western Canada for a minimum of 2 years. It offers interest free repayable funding to incorporated businesses. Preference may be given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 500 full-time employees (FTEs).	$ 5,000,000	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Transportation Water Youth
Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)	"The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a national investment of $500 million over 2 years, the Fund's purpose is to support not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and other community groups, as well as Indigenous communities: build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets; bring people back to public spaces safely as health measures ease; create jobs and stimulate local economies. The Fund is being delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs)."	$ 750,000	2021 - 2023	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Infrastructure
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)	The CEDD program supports economic development initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities across the western provinces. Through this program, PrairiesCan and PacifiCan enables communities to leverage their capacity and strengths to: - respond to economic development opportunities - adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances (e.g. inter-city bus transportation, wildfires and floods)	Variable	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Emergency Management Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Transportation Water Youth
Community Futures (CF)	PacifiCan provides annual operating funding to 34 CFs across British Columbia for community and business development outside of urban centres. Services include, strategic economic planning, technical and advisory services, as well as loans, to small and medium-sized businesses. In some cases, CFs also deliver specialized programming, such as the Indigenous Business Development Services or the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. In addition, four CFs are also Aboriginal Financial Institutions, serving a majority of Indigenous clients and businesses, that are either Indigenous-controlled or have Indigenous board members.	-	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Youth
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)	British Columbians with disabilities can access a network of business professionals and other resources through PacifiCan's Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP).The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) provides business information, training and development, mentoring, and one-on-one counseling services.	-	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Health and Well-Being Youth
Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDO)	PacifiCan provides support to the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDEBC). FEDOs provide enhanced services to Francophones including training, business and community economic development, access to capital, information services, marketing advice, networking and mentoring. The FEDO have a continuing province-wide mandate to enhance the vitality of Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) and assist in their economic development. The FEDO also provide services to Francophone-Metis entrepreneurs and communities.	-	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Youth
Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS)	PacifiCan's Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) provides targeted business services, to new and existing Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses organizations inBritish Columbia. IBDS deliver early-stage entrepreneurial and business training, pathfinding services to business programs offered by other organizations, enable clients to better utilize other programs and engage with Indigenous communities and other business development organizations.	-	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Indigenous Knowledge Youth
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF)	The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over 3 years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. In the West, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) and Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) are investing $217 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs in every corner of the country.	Variable	August 2021 - March 2024	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Transportation Water Youth
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)	The regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering the RIE program across Canada, in their respective regions. The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program stream aims to create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness. Through RIE, we are making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. This program also fosters inclusive growth through supporting under-represented groups, mainly women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs, to more fully participate in the innovation economy. RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, and export and investment attraction. By providing funds to advance the development of regional innovation ecosystems, RDAs are delivering on the Budget 2018 commitment to grow the western Canadian economy. This will ensure Canada's prosperity for decades to come. The RIE program stream builds on the federal government's Innovation and Skills Plan. This plan helps make Canada a world-leading centre for innovation that creates well-paying jobs and grows the middle class.	Variable	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Water Youth
Small Business Services (SBS)	Small Business Services centres help British Columbians start and grow their businesses by meeting the demands of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses for integrated information on government services, programs, and regulations. Services also include market research, training and access to expertise. SBS serves a diverse population and underrepresented groups, such as Indigenous entrepreneurs.	-	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Research and Data Youth
Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI)	The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) builds capacity for local, economically-sustainable clean energy projects in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and support economic development opportunities. PacifiCan is one of several federal departments and agencies partners for the SPI program. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is the lead department.	Variable	2021 - 2024	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Clean Energy Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)	The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism entities in strategically adapting their products and services to adjust to public health requirements, while planning for, and investing in, recovery efforts for future growth. The Fund will focus on empowering tourism entities to seize opportunities in domestic markets, and helping the sector reposition itself for international visitors as the country prepares to safely re-open.	$ 500,000	August 2021 - March 2023	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Transportation Water Youth
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)	PacifiCan provides support to the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI), helping women entrepreneurs in British Columbia to achieve their business goals. I. The WEIs deliver specialized business services to women entrepreneurs by providing them loans, business counseling and skills training to start, scale up and grow their businesses.	-	Ongoing	Pacific Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Youth
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)	The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) will help the Canadian aerospace sector emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global stage. The Initiative will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the following three objectives: 1) to green their operations and adopt environmentally sustainable practices 2) to improve productivity 3) to strengthen commercialization while furthering integration into regional and global supply chains	Variable	August 2021 - March 2024	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Infrastructure Transportation
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)	The BSP program, under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, supports incorporated high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, series, or technologies. Applicants must be operating in Western Canada for a minimum of 2 years. It offers interest free repayable funding to incorporated businesses. Preference may be given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 500 full-time employees (FTEs).	$ 5,000,000	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Transportation Water Youth
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)	The CEDD program supports economic development initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities across the western provinces. Through this program, PrairiesCan and PacifiCan enables communities to leverage their capacity and strengths to: - respond to economic development opportunities - adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances (e.g. inter-city bus transportation, wildfires and floods)	Variable	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Emergency Management Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Transportation Water Youth
Community Futures (CF)	PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to 56 CFs across the prairies for community and business development outside of urban centres. Services include, strategic economic planning, technical and advisory services, as well as loans, to small and medium-sized businesses. In some cases, CFs also deliver specialized programming, such as the Indigenous Business Development Services or the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. In addition, 9 of the CFs are also Aboriginal Financial Institutions, serving a majority of Indigenous clients and businesses, that are either Indigenous-controlled or have Indigenous board members.	-	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Youth
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)	PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to 8 organizations serving urban and rural entrepreneurs with disabilities across the West. Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) organizations provide business information, training and development, mentoring, and one-on-one counseling services to entrepreneurs in the prairies living with a disability.	-	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Health and Well-Being Youth
Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDO)	PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to three organizations, one in each of the prairie provinces. FEDOs provide enhanced services to Francophones including training, business and community economic development, access to capital, information services, marketing advice, networking and mentoring. The FEDO have a continuing province-wide mandate to enhance the vitality of Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) and assist in their economic development. The FEDO also provide services to Francophone-Metis entrepreneurs and communities.	-	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Youth
Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS)	PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to three organizations, one in each of the prairie provinces. Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) provides targeted business services, to new and existing Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses organizations. IBDS deliver early-stage entrepreneurial and business training, pathfinding services to business programs offered by other organizations, enable clients to better utilize other programs and engage with Indigenous communities and other business development organizations.	-	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Indigenous Knowledge Youth
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF)	The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over 3 years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. In the West, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) and Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) are investing $217 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs across the region.	$ 10,000,000	August 2021 - March 2024	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Food Systems Economic Development Health and Well-Being Infrastructure Transportation Youth
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)	The regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering the RIE program across Canada, in their respective regions. The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program stream aims to create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness. Through RIE, we are making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. This program also fosters inclusive growth through supporting under-represented groups, mainly women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs, to more fully participate in the innovation economy. RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, and export and investment attraction. By providing funds to advance the development of regional innovation ecosystems, RDAs are delivering on the Budget 2018 commitment to grow the western Canadian economy. This will ensure Canada's prosperity for decades to come. The RIE program stream builds on the federal government's Innovation and Skills Plan. This plan helps make Canada a world-leading centre for innovation that creates well-paying jobs and grows the middle class.	Variable	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Water Youth
Small Business Services (SBS)	PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to three centres, one in each of the prairie provinces. Small Business Services centres help western Canadians start and grow their businesses by meeting the demands of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses for integrated information on government services, programs, and regulations. Services also include market research, training and access to expertise. SBS serves a diverse population and underrepresented groups, such as Indigenous entrepreneurs. One of the SBS centres also delivers the Indigenous Business Development Services program.	-	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Research and Data Youth
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)	The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism entities in strategically adapting their products and services to adjust to public health requirements, while planning for, and investing in, recovery efforts for future growth. The Fund will focus on empowering tourism entities to seize opportunities in domestic markets, and helping the sector reposition itself for international visitors as the country prepares to safely re-open.	$ 500,000	August 2021 - March 2023	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Transportation Water Youth
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)	PrairiesCan provides annual operating funding to three WEI organizations, one in each of the prairie provinces. The WEIs deliver specialized business services to women entrepreneurs by providing them loans, business counseling and skills training to start, scale up and grow their businesses.	-	Ongoing	Prairies Economic Development Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Youth
SD Tech Fund, Seed Fund	Supports Canadian companies – clean technology trailblazers – who are leaders in their efforts to develop and demonstrate new technologies that will deliver economic and environmental benefits to Canada.	-	Ongoing	Sustainable Development Technology Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Education and Training Emergency Management Clean Energy Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Water Youth
Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program	The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program provides funding through point of sale incentives for purchase or leased eligible ZEVs to increase the adoption of ZEVs across Canada and as a means to reduce air pollution and/or greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.	$ 5,000	May 2019 - March 2025	Transport Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Transportation
Indigenous Participant Funding Program	The Indigenous Participant Funding Program funds projects and initiatives designed to support the capacity of Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in Canadian Navigable Waters Act and Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act processes which include measures aimed at supporting the objectives of the Government's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.	$ 7,500	2019 - 2023	Transport Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Indigenous Knowledge Research and Data Transportation Water
National Trade Corridors Fund	Helps fund transportation infrastructure projects in Canada. Help the transportation system to: withstand the effects of climate change and better adapt to new technologies and innovation. Address the transportation needs of Arctic and northern communities.	-	2017 - March 31, 2028	Transport Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Infrastructure Transportation
Small Business Services (SBS)	In Ontario, SBS provides business information and services from both the federal and provincial governments — all at no cost. Whether you're starting a new business, growing an established company or adapting to changes, SBS is your business information connection.	-	Ongoing	Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Research and Data Youth
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)	Funding under the CEDD stream aims to generate sustainable, inclusive growth and help small and rural communities in southern Ontario to fully participate in, and benefit from economic opportunities. Funding is available to: Enhance business attraction, investment, retention and employment opportunities in southern Ontario communities. Develop and expand collaborative efforts that strengthen regional competitiveness. Support regional businesses, hubs and communities with the goal of economic diversification, integration and transformation.	$5,000,000	Ongoing	Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Economic Development Capacity-Building Education and Training Research and Data Youth
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)	The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism entities in strategically adapting their products and services to adjust to public health requirements, while planning for, and investing in, recovery efforts for future growth. The Fund will focus on empowering tourism entities to seize opportunities in domestic markets, and helping the sector reposition itself for international visitors as the country prepares to safely re-open.	$500,000	April 2021 - March 2023	Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	Yes	Economic Development Capacity-Building Education and Training Research and Data Youth Infrastructure
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) -Regional Innovation Ecosystem stream	Funding under this stream of REGI provides non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit organizations to help create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation, as well as the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies. The stream prioritizes regional economic stakeholders who promote the entrepreneurial talent of underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs.	$10,000,000	Ongoing	Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Economic Development Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Youth
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) - Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSUP) stream	Funding under this stream helps to accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, and the development of and entry into new markets to help companies become globally competitive. The stream prioritizes regional economic stakeholders who promote the entrepreneurial talent of underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs.	$10,000,000	Ongoing	Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Economic Development Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Research and Data Transportation Youth
First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF)	The First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) helps First Nations communities upgrade and increase public infrastructure to improve the quality of life and the environment in First Nations communities. The FNIF targets infrastructure categories with long-standing community needs, including structural mitigation infrastructure that reduce the risk to communities from natural hazards such as floods and wildfires, as well as energy systems infrastructure that helps transition communities from fossil fuel to clean, reliable and affordable energy systems such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.	$10,000,000	ongoing	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Infrastructure Structural Mitigation Clean Energy
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program - North	Supports First Nation north of 60° and Inuit communities, across the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut, to identify, assess and respond to the health impacts of climate change.	Variable	Ongoing	Indigenous Services Canada	First Nations	All funds Portion of funds	Yes	Health and Well-Being Youth Indigenous Knowledge Capacity Building Food Systems Water
Participant Funding Program (PFP)	The Participant Funding Program helps the public and Indigenous peoples participate and share valuable insight, perspectives and knowledge during an assessment process. Supporting the participation of the public and Indigenous groups by reducing financial barriers means that assessments can be more open, balanced, credible and of higher quality.	Variable	Ongoing	Impact Assessment Agency of Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	No	Economic Development Indigenous Knowledge Research and Data Clean Energy
Indigenous Capacity Support Program (ICSP)	The Indigenous Capacity Support Program provides funding to Indigenous communities and organizations to support capacity building in Indigenous communities so they can better participate in current and future assessments. This funding is provided outside the context of specific project reviews.	Variable	Ongoing	Impact Assessment Agency of Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds Portion of funds	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Indigenous Knowledge
Policy Dialogue Program	The Policy Dialogue Program helps the public and Indigenous peoples share their expertise or provide Indigenous knowledge relevant to the development of policies, methodologies or tools related to assessments.	Variable	Ongoing	Impact Assessment Agency of Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	No	Economic Development Education and Training Indigenous Knowledge
Research Program	The Research Program aims to advance the science of assessments by supporting research on best practices using a multidisciplinary approach, forging partnerships and sharing ideas. This work helps Canada remain a world leader in conducting robust assessments that support sustainable development.	Variable	Ongoing	Impact Assessment Agency of Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	No	Research and Data
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Capacity Building Program (HealthADAPT)	HealthADAPT, a multi-year program managed by Health Canada, is providing $3 million over three years to support projects at local, regional, and provincial and territorial levels of the Canadian health sector to prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change. This program supports the human health and well-being objectives of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. HealthADAPT, a multi-year program managed by Health Canada, is providing $3 million over three years to support projects at local, regional, and provincial and territorial levels of the Canadian health sector to prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change. This program supports the human health and well-being objectives of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.	-	2018-2023	Health Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Health and Well-being
Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund	The Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund invests in projects that address the impact of climate change on human health in Canada by increasing capacity to respond to climate-driven zoonotic (diseases that can be transmitted from animals and bugs to humans), food-borne and water-borne infectious diseases. This includes surveillance and monitoring as well education and awareness activities to help equip individuals, communities and health professionals to take action to prevent or reduce risks.	$2,000,000	2017-2028	Public Health Agency of Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Capacity-Building Education and Training Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Research and Data Water Youth
Rail Safety Component - Community Participation Funding Program	The Community Participation Funding Program – Rail Safety Component (CPFP-RS) helps eligible local and Indigenous communities and organisations to take part in developing and improving Canada's rail transportation system.	-		Transport Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	Yes	Capacity-Building Education and Training Emergency Management Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Transportation
Arctic and Northern Challenge program	The Arctic and Northern Challenge program provides funding for research to addresses pressing issues impacting the quality of life of Northern peoples. The program is committed to prioritizing Northern-led research projects that have a strong focus on Northern capacity building. By providing both research funding and scientific expertise, the program will support strong and sustainable Northern communities through applied technology and innovation.	Variable	2022-2029	National Research Council Canada (NRC)	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Research and Data Capacity Building Food Systems Health and Well-Being Indigenous Knowledge Infrastructure Water Transportation Youth
Natural Infrastructure Fund	The program will be implemented through a two-stream approach that supports projects of diverse sizes, which will increase the use and awareness of the opportunities of natural or hybrid infrastructure to deliver multiple community services and co-benefits.	To be announced	2021–2024	Infrastructure Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	Portion of funds	To be announced	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Economic Development Infrastructure;
Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk	Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) administers AFSAR funding that supports terrestrial stewardship projects. The objectives of AFSAR are to support and promote the conservation, protection and recovery of target species and their habitats on Indigenous lands or lands where traditional food, social, and ceremonial activities are carried out by Indigenous peoples and support the engagement and leadership of Indigenous peoples in the conservation and recovery of the target species, their habitats.	$50,000	Ongoing	Environment and Climate Change Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	All funds	No	Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions Capacity-Building Indigenous Knowledge Research and Data Youth
Energy Innovation Program - Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Call	The CCUS RD&D Call, launched in July 2022, includes three intakes. The first intake focusses on Capture, and aims to support the RD&D of next-generation CO₂ capture technologies and processes that have the potential to significantly reduce capital and/or operating costs of capturing CO₂ and increase applicability to different emission sources, sizes, and CO₂ concentrations compared to commercially available, amine-based CO₂ capture technologies. The CCUS RD&D Call will include two additional intakes that will focus on storage/sequestration (Fall 2022) and utilization (winter of 2023).	Variable	2023-2028	Natural Resources Canada	First Nations Inuit Metis	-	No	Clean Energy

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