Hello readers!
Hope everyone is enjoying the summer and looking forward to a prosperous harvesting season! As you sit in the sunshine, we hope you have time to check out the new funding we are bringing you today. This week's round-up includes funding to gather baseline data on human health and the environment as well as grants to support community based healing and remembrance.
Also included today is a link to the first blog post in our Indigenous Data Sovereignty series. In this first post we give an overview of this complex issue and how it continues to impact Nations. Join us for this series which will offer helpful resources and tools for Nations and communities beginning their journey towards data sovereignty.
As always, we are here to help with any questions about funding and applications. Please reach out!
Happy reading.
NEW! First Nations Baseline Assessment Program on Health and the Environment. Application deadline: November 1, 2024
The First Nations Baseline Assessment Program on Health and the Environment (BAPHE) is a research program that brings together First Nations communities, principal investigators and scientists to gather baseline data on human health and the environment.
A baseline measures how selected human health and environmental indicators are now, so they can be used to show changes over time. Projects supported by BAPHE must include both a human health and an environmental baseline.
BAPHE supports 2 types of projects:
More information here.
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program. Application deadline: September 20, 2024
The Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program (CCHAP) funds the efforts of First Nations and Inuit communities to identify, assess and respond to the health impacts of climate change. The program is designed to build capacity for climate change and health adaptation by funding community-designed and driven projects.
There are 2 streams for the program:
The program supports projects that focus on the health impacts of climate change by helping communities:
More information here.
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission- Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund. Application deadline: August 15, 2024
This stream was created to fund short-term activities to enable Indigenous Nations and communities, the public and non-governmental organizations to participate in the review of CNSC regulatory documents, policies and regulations.
The following funding opportunities are now open:
• Opportunity 3 – Discussion paper related to REGDOC-3.2.1, Public Information and Disclosure: REGDOC-3.2.1 sets out the CNSC's regulatory requirements for a public information and disclosure program for licensees and applicants regarding events and developments involving their nuclear facilities and/or activities. The deadline to apply is August 15, 2024.
Learn more about these funding opportunities.
First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program. Application deadline: September 27, 2024
Indigenous Services Canada provides funding through the FNECP to help First Nations communities improve their health. The program supports these communities in identifying, investigating and characterizing the impact of exposure to environmental hazards. Its activities include community-based:
Learn more about the program here.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program. No application deadline
The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects and related energy efficiency measures in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada.
The program is working to reduce the use of fossil fuels for heating and electricity by increasing the use of local renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. This creates environmental, social and economic benefits to support healthier and more sustainable communities.
Investing in clean energy solutions in Indigenous communities is a small but important link to energy security, reconciliation, self-determination and economic development for Indigenous Peoples.
More info here.
Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Application deadline: different for each region, reach out to program officer for more info
The Lands and Economic Development Services Program (LEDSP) provides support to First Nation and Inuit Communities to assist with enhancing the economic development, land and environmental capacity of communities and to support the establishment of the conditions for economic development to occur, increasing their participation in the economy. Up to $50,000 of project-based funding support.
More info here.
First Nations Waste Management Initiative
Application deadline: No deadline
This initiative provides support to First Nations to develop sustainable waste management systems through modern infrastructure, operations, training and partnerships.
Funding is available for a range of waste management activities, such as:
More information here.
Telus Indigenous Communities Fund
Application deadline: October 11, 2024
The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund provides flexible grant funding to Indigenous-led programs supporting Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Funding is available for projects focused on, but not limited to:
Grants are available up to $50,000 and are to support Indigenous-led initiatives that support tangible positive outcomes.
For more information, click here.
Indigenous Leadership Fund
Application deadline: open from October 30, 2023 to March 31, 2027
The Indigenous Leadership Fund is being offered by Environment and Climate Change Canada as a new program under the Low Carbon Economy Fund. The program will fund Indigenous-owned and led renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon heating projects.
This fund will support projects that are:
Eligible projects will meet the following criteria:
Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that:
Click here for more information about this opportunity.
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
Application deadline: varied
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program supports the mandate of the Department of Canadian Heritage by building on Canada's strength as a diverse and inclusive society.
The Program has three funding components: Events, Projects and Organizational Capacity Building.
Click here for more info!
Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
Application deadline: Ongoing
The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) program will provide funding to enable communities and sectors to work together at a regional scale to co-develop coordinated actions that increase climate resilience in coastal regions.
The CRCC program will fund up to 25 pilot projects between 2023 and 2028 with a total budget of $41 million dollars under the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan.
There is an Indigenous-led application process where applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Click here for more information.
The 2 Billion Trees (2BT) Program
Application deadline: September 19, 2024
The 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program aims to support new tree-planting projects. Over a period of 10 years, up to $3.2 billion will be invested in tree-planting efforts to support provinces, territories, third-party organizations (for-profit and not-for-profit), and Indigenous organizations to plant two billion trees across Canada.
Indigenous Funding Stream: for Indigenous governments/communities/organizations interested in tree planting and/or capacity-building projects.
Click here for more information.
The CEC North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) grant program - Call for Proposals
Application deadline: TBD
The CEC will launch a new cycle of the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) grant program in the second half of November 2023. This year’s Call for Proposals will focus on climate adaptation and Indigenous Knowledge (IK).
Click here for more information about this opportunity.
Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) – Funding Opportunity
Application deadline: Open
The Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) provides project-based funding for First Nation and Inuit Communities’ pursuit of economic opportunities. The funding objective is that First Nation and Inuit communities implement economic and business development initiatives that will leverage private sector funding either immediately, or in the future.
Click here for more information about this funding opportunity.
Professional and Institutional Development Program
Application deadline: Different per region.
This program funds projects that develop the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities to perform core functions of government such as planning and risk management, leadership, basic administration and financial management.
The Professional and Institutional Development Program funds projects that develop the capacity of communities to perform 10 core functions of governance, including:
Contact your funding services officer in your Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) regional office for the deadline in your region.
Click here for more information about this funding opportunity.
First Nations Health Authority: Indigenous Climate Health Action Program
Application deadline: Open
FNHA’s Indigenous Climate Health Action Program (ICHAP) supports First Nations leadership in reducing climate change impacts on health.
Climate change affects physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health in many ways. Through ICHAP, communities can strengthen their climate health resilience by working together to improve the environmental, social, cultural, and economic factors that affect their health and wellness.
Click here for more information about this funding opportunity.
Wildfire and Natural Disaster Support
Application deadline: Various depending on the funding opportunity program
The WWF will fund grants and contracts between $50,000 to $150,000 per year for up to three years to support Indigenous communities and organizations as they consider, establish, or maintain IPCAs.
IPCAs are defined and managed by Indigenous communities, and stewarded through Indigenous laws and knowledge systems. In the wake of the COP15 United Nations biodiversity summit, support for IPCAs will be increasingly important, as countries strive to protect 30 percent of the planet while upholding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
For more information, contact:
Click here for more information about this funding opportunity.
The Blanket Fund
Application deadline: new applications will be accepted in 2024
The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities. Offered through two grant streams (Reconciliation Action Grants and Capacity Building Grants), The Blanket Fund can be accessed by both grassroots Indigenous communities and organizations, and by Indigenous individuals undertaking related initiatives.
Click here for more information about this funding opportunity.
Rural Transit Solutions FundApplication Deadline: open
Eligible applicants can seek a grant of up to $50,000 through the Planning and Design Projects stream to support transit planning activities toward the development of new or expanded transit solutions.
Some examples of activities that are eligible under the stream include: public engagement, needs assessments, feasibility or viability studies, surveys and assessments of routes or modes of travel.
Click here for more info.
BC Nations, click here for a round up of all the funding available to you! And see below for our highlighted funding.
Click here for a round up of funding dedicated to Pacific Salmon Conservation.
Pacific Salmon Commission. Application deadlines vary.
The Pacific Salmon Commission Secretariat oversees and manages various grant programs that support the implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty. The amount of available funds for each program varies annually and grants are awarded upon review of applications by the respective fund committee.
More information here.
New Relationship Trust Indigenous Labour Market Fund
Application deadline for Stream 1: December 1, 2024
The Indigenous Labour Market Fund (LMF) is intended to support and enhance a next generation approach of Indigenous initiatives to address three specific labour market issues or gaps impacting Indigenous people across B.C.
Learn more here.
Professional and Institutional Development Program
Application deadline: varies per region
This program funds projects that develop the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities to perform core functions of government such as planning and risk management, leadership, basic administration and financial management.
Click here to learn more.
Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Fund (PRF)
Application deadline: applications being accepted starting February 20th and available until all the funds are committed
Funding up to $100,000 per year, over two years is available for Indigenous-led charities and non-profits to support immediate work in enhancing poverty reduction and social inclusion initiatives.
The Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Fund (PRF) is intended to be low barrier and flexible source of funding for Indigenous charities and non-profits needing a boost in their financial and service capacity to deliver on crucial poverty reduction and social inclusion initiatives.
The PRF was funded and made possible through New Relationship Trust’s partnership and collaboration with the Vancouver Foundation and BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
More info here.
FIRST NATIONS RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Application deadline: no deadline
The First Nations Recycling Initiative supports recycling in First Nations communities throughout British Columbia. We collaborate directly with First Nations communities across BC to provide information about BC’s existing stewardship programs and local collection events in support of community recycling programs. We work together on projects to recycle these materials: tires, appliances, paper and packaging, electronics, beverage containers, batteries, power equipment, and health products.
More info here.
Government of British Columbia- Organics Infrastructure Program
Application deadline: no deadline
The Organics Infrastructure Program (OIP) helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by investing up to $30 million into projects that support:
More information here.
Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP)
Application deadline: Open
For more information, click here.
Indigenous Community Energy Coach Program & Indigenous Community Heat Pump Incentive
Application deadline: Ongoing
The Province of B.C. offers free energy coaching services to support Indigenous communities wanting to take advantage of the CleanBC Indigenous Community Heat Pump Incentive and related energy efficiency offers.
For more information, click here.
The Declaration Act Engagement Fund (DAEF)
Application deadline: new applications accepted between May and December each year
The Declaration Act Engagement Fund (DAEF) provides multi-year (4 year) non-repayable funding contributions to First Nations to support their capacity to engage with the Province of B.C. on the implementation of the Declaration Act Action Plan and alignment of Provincial laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples both of which must be done in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples in B.C.
The Declaration Act Engagement Fund will accept new applications during New Relationship Trust’s annual funding cycle between May and December each year. Applicants will only have to apply once to the program.
More here for more information about this funding opportunity.
ONTARIO-SPECIFIC FUNDING
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario: funding to support economic diversification and growth. Application deadline: varies for each funding opportunity
Click here to learn about a range of programs supporting economic development, including tourism and small businesses.
Great Lakes Local Action Fund. Application deadline: September 26, 2024
The Great Lakes Local Action Fund provides funding to projects that help communities take action to increase climate change resiliency and protect or improve water quality in the Great Lakes ecosystem.
More info here.
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Funding Opportunity
Application deadline: no deadline
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is providing funding through their Innovation Stream to support research development and commercialization of new and innovative technologies in Northern Ontario.
Who is Eligible?
What Projects are Eligible?
Eligible projects include applied research and development projects, as well as a demonstration and commercialization of new and innovative technologies.
Click here for more information about this funding opportunity.
Through flexible funding opportunities delivered by Indigenous organizations, the Harvesters Support Grant and Community Food Programs Fund:
Clean Energy in Indigenous, Rural, and Remote Communities. Environment and Climate Change Canada has announced an additional $300 million for clean energy projects. This funding supports projects that help advance Indigenous-led climate action, support local economic development, and create skilled jobs while reducing pollution and improving air quality. There is no deadline to apply.
Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities. The Government of Canada is providing $103.8 million over 5 years to assist First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities with implementing and developing Indigenous-designed community safety projects. There are several activities eligible for this funding, including initiatives that recognize the importance of Traditional Knowledge and practices in community safety and well-being. There is no deadline for this funding.
"Data is power. Keeping that power in Indigenous hands is data sovereignty.” (CBC.ca)
Laura Beaulne-Stuebing · CBC Radio · Mar 31, 2024
Welcome to the first post in our series about Indigenous Data Sovereignty where we give an overview of this complex issue and how it continues to impact Nations. Through this series, we will offer solutions and tools to help Nations on a path to self determination grounded in truth, and supported by data.
Check out our blog post here.
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