Welcome to Shared Value Solution's funding and news digest. We hope it finds you well.

Hello readers,

Welcome to the final issue of The Talon for 2024. As we slide into the holiday season, we wish all of you space and time to relax with your loved ones, and to focus on what matters most to you.

In the meantime, today we bring you a few new exciting funding opportunities to explore, including NALMA's Land Use Planning fund, funding for projects that will contribute to Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan targets and Emergency Preparedness funding. Please reach out for help with your applications to any of these- we'd love to chat!

Lastly, we are hiring! Read on for the details or see below for how to join our amazing team:

Intermediate Regulatory Specialist, Mining

Senior Regulatory Consultant, Impact/Environmental Assessment, Project Director

Indigenous Funding Programs

NATION-WIDE HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMS

NEW! NALMA Land Use Planning Fund. Deadline February 21, 2025

First Nations may apply to the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) for funding to assist in the development of their Land Use Plans (LUP). Eligible Land Use Planning projects through this program include the planning and administration of reserve lands, and lands that are included in an active Additions to Reserve process. NALMA may provide First Nation communities with technical support and training throughout the LUP process as needed.

See here for more info.

NEW! Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund. No deadline

The purpose of the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund - Emission Reductions Intake is to fund projects that will contribute to Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan targets by:

• halting or reducing activities that cause greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through land use or land cover change
• restoring areas into functional ecosystems that sequester and store carbon

More information here.

NEW! Emergency Management Assistance Program. Deadline March 31, 2025

The Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP) provides funding to First Nations communities so they can build resiliency and prepare for natural hazards such as:

• flooding
• landslides
• tsunamis
• severe weather
• drought

More information here.  

Canada Water Agency's freshwater-related funding opportunities. Varied deadlines

Varied funding opportunities for water quality, ecological health of freshwater bodies.

See here for more info.

Indigenous Fishery Monitoring Fund. No deadline

Eligible Indigenous Peoples, communities, and groups can now apply to the Indigenous Fishery Monitoring Fund to support their participation in implementing the Fishery Monitoring Policy as they to continue to build capacity in fisheries monitoring and catch reporting activities.

Look here for more info.

Documentary Heritage Communities Program. No deadline given

We provide funding to local documentary heritage organizations for projects that meet one or both of these goals- Access and awareness, and Improving capacity for preservation

More information here. 

Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages: Indigenous Language funding

Click here to learn about funding to support Indigenous language initiatives across Canada.

Wildfire and Natural Disaster Support. Varied deadlines

• Emergency Management FireSmart program https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1643385529147/1643385549632
• Emergency Management Assistance Program: https://hubs.ly/Q01XhYWj0

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program. No deadline

The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities 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 currently accepting applications under the following streams:

• Biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems

Please note: Due to high demand, remaining funding for this stream is limited, eligible projects received will be added to a waitlist, should funds become available:

• Research, Development, and Demonstration projects

Please note: Due to high demand, CERRC has paused application intake for the following streams:

• Capacity Building projects
• Deployment of renewable energy projects

More info here. 

Lands and Economic Development Services Program. Varied Deadlines

The Lands and Economic Development Services Program 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. No deadline

This initiative provides support to First Nations to develop sustainable waste management systems through modern infrastructure, operations, training and partnerships.

More information here. 

Indigenous Leadership Fund. Deadline 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. 

Click here for more information about this opportunity.

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program. Varied deadlines

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. No deadline

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. 

Community Opportunity Readiness Program. No deadline

The Community Opportunity Readiness Program 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. Varied deadlines

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 for more information about this funding opportunity. 

First Nations Health Authority: Indigenous Climate Health Action Program. No deadline

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​First Nations Health Authority’s Indigenous Climate Health Action Program (ICHAP) supports First Nations leadership in reducing climate change impacts on health. Preference given to communities that have not received ICHAP funding in the previous year. 

Click here for more information about this funding opportunity. 

The Blanket Fund. Varied deadlines

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. 

WESTERN CANADA FUNDING

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. 

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund: Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training. Deadline January 31, 2025

The intent of this funding stream is to support eligible applicants to build local capacity to provide emergency support services through ESS volunteer/responder recruitment, retention and training, and the purchase of emergency support services (ESS) equipment.

More info here. 

Indigenous Climate Health Action Program. No deadline

This fund supports First Nations communities in reducing climate change impacts on health. Through this program, 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. The program funds climate action projects that are community driven and focus on health and wellness outcomes. Projects can focus on climate health in general or on developing a strategy or action plan to reduce climate change impacts on community health.

Click here for more information.

Pacific Salmon Commission. Varied deadlines

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. 

Professional and Institutional Development Program. Varied deadlines

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). No 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 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.

More info here.

First Nations Recycling Initiative. 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. No deadline

The Organics Infrastructure Program helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by investing up to $30 million into projects that support:

• Increasing organic waste processing capacity in British Columbia
• Keeping organic waste out of landfills

More information here.

Local Government Climate Action Program. No deadline

The Local Government Climate Action Program provides funding for local governments and modern treaty Nations to plan and implement climate action that will reduce emissions, create new opportunities for people in the clean economy and prepare communities for future climate impacts.

For more information, click here. 

Indigenous Community Energy Coach Program & Indigenous Community Heat Pump Incentive. No deadline

The Province of BC 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. 

ONTARIO-SPECIFIC FUNDING 

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario. Varied deadlines

Click here to learn about a range of programs supporting economic development, including tourism and small businesses.

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Funding Opportunity. No deadline

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is providing funding through their Innovation Stream to support research development and commercialization of new and innovative technologies in Northern Ontario.  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. 

Opportunities for engagement and smaller funding pots:

• • Participant funding opportunities during an impact assessment: 

    This page links to notices about how to get involved in an active assessment. Notices are organized by location of the assessment, either by province, territory, or outside of Canada. You can also find open application periods for participant funding. Click here for info. 

     

  • Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund. Small grants to support community-based healing and remembrance.  Click here for info. 
    
    
  • Support for hunting, harvesting, and community-led food programs. 

    Through flexible funding opportunities delivered by Indigenous organizations, the Harvesters Support Grant and Community Food Programs Fund:

    • Create less reliance on store bought food
    • Encourage the restoration of harvesting culture and practices
    • Supports local food production and community food sharing
      
      More information here.

• • The Contaminated Sites On-Reserve Program is responsible for managing contaminated sites on reserve lands. See here for more info.
    
    
  • The Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program supports projects that maintain and recover populations of Boreal Caribou in Ontario. It is part of the Species at Risk in Ontario Stewardship Program. See here for more info.
    
    
  • Ontario grants to support healthy food systems for children and youth.  Look here for a list of funding sources.
    

     

  • Students, check out this searchable list of 537 bursaries, scholarships, and incentives for Indigenous students across Canada.  Look here.
    
    
  • The Short-Term Projects component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit, and Métis professional and aspiring artists, cultural carriers, arts/cultural professionals, groups, collectives, and arts/culture organizations. Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 12 months. Find out more here.

• • Small grants to support community based healing and remembrance. More information here: https://nctr.ca/memorial/na-mi-quai-ni-mak/na-mi-quai-ni-mak-community-support-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.

Check out our collection of informative eBooks that are available for free download:

• Protecting What Matters: Environmental Monitoring Ideas Bundle for Indigenous Nations
• Channeling the Wisdom of Indigenous Knowledge 
• Pandemic-Inspired Research Innovations
• Indigenous Planning Cheat Sheet
• Indigenous Business and the Resource Sector
• Indigenous Planning Starter Kit
• Indigenous Guardians and Development
• GIS Intro Guide: Harnessing the Power of Maps
• A Lands and Consultation Department Guidebook
• Planning Starter Kit

Download our eBooks here

About Us: Shared Value Solutions

We are a Canadian B Corp, and we assist Indigenous Nations with support throughout regulatory processes surrounding major development projects like mines, hydroelectric facilities, transmission lines, highway expansions, oil and gas pipelines, natural resource transport applications, and nuclear power. 

We have deep context and experience behind the recommendations we provide, having worked for our clients on almost every major project in Canada over the last 10 years. For us, it’s all about building long-term relationships with our clients. We want to get to know you and what you want to do so we can help you move your plans forward. 

Core Services:

• Impact Benefit Agreement Negotiation Support 
• Technical Reviews and Regulatory Process Support 
• Community and Economic Development Planning 
• Indigenous Knowledge and Land Use Studies 
• Environmental Monitoring 
• Guardians Program Development 
• Climate Change Readiness 
• GIS and Mapping 
• and a whole lot more...www.sharedvaluesolutions.com