Policy Dialogue Program

The Policy Dialogue Program aims to support effective engagement in the development of policies, guidance, regulations and legislation related to impact assessment.

This funding is provided outside the context of an assessment process. These funds support dialogue with the Agency through:

• collaboration on the development of impact assessment policies and guidance documents;
• technical and regional workshops;
• the Technical Advisory Committee and Indigenous Advisory Committee; and
• other stakeholder engagement.

• Who is eligible
• What you need to know before you apply
• How to apply
• New funding opportunities and associated criteria
• After you apply
• More information
• Contact the Funding Programs team

Who is eligible

Eligible recipients for contribution funding include:

• Individuals;
• Indigenous communities and organizations; and
• Not-for-profit organizations.

To be eligible for contribution funding under the Policy Dialogue Program, applicants must be able to demonstrate a direct interest, expertise or Indigenous knowledge relevant to the topic of the policy. Applicants who have expertise in policy development, tools, methodologies and guidance are also eligible.

What you need to know before you apply

Applications will only be considered for posted funding opportunities and are subject to the availability of funds.

Available funding opportunities are posted on the Agency’s website.

Types of work eligible for funding include:

• Developing documents, policy and technical recommendations;
• Participating in, and contributing information, advice, or views on existing or draft guidance, directives, policies, regulations and legislation;
• Participating in engagement sessions related to the review or development of EA/IA-related policy and program issues;
• Participating in activities related to advisory bodies established by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change or the Agency; and
• Developing and supporting networks the aim of discussing key policy issues and exchange views on policy options and/or proposals.

How to apply

Applicants can submit an expression of interest, application or proposal for the posted opportunity using the Microsoft Word or PDF format. Program Guidelines will be made available depending on specific funding opportunities and will include information on program requirements and criteria.

New funding opportunities and associated criteria

There are no funding opportunities at this time.

After you apply

The Agency will contact applicants about funding decisions. This usually happens within two months after the application submitted.

Contribution agreement

The Agency will contact successful applicants and provide them with a contribution agreement to sign.

Detailed financial report

Successful applicants with existing contribution agreements must complete a detailed financial report in order to be reimbursed. This includes providing supporting invoices and/or receipts for reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred over the course of the assessment or engagement initiative.

More information

• For a detailed breakdown of this year’s funding recipients, please refer to the Government of Canada’s Proactive Disclosure website.

Contact us

Funding Programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Email: fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca