Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV
The Indigenous Initiatives Fund II offers two grant streams aimed at supporting Indigenous organizations in community action as well as their participation in government consultation processes, with respective funding envelopes of $8 million over five years for the first stream and $20 million over five years for the second.
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 01, 2024
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Bibliotèque et archives nationales du Québec
Status
Open
Overview
The Indigenous Initiatives Fund II comprises two grant streams aimed at supporting initiatives of Indigenous organizations in Quebec. The first stream, endowed with $8 million over five years, aims to support Indigenous community action organizations in improving socio-economic conditions, developing services, and promoting their activities, with a specific reserve of $1 million for Indigenous women's organizations. The second stream, endowed with $20 million over five years, is dedicated to financing the participation of Indigenous nations or communities in government consultation processes, particularly in facilitating the implementation of the constitutional obligation to consult Indigenous communities by the Government of Quebec.
Eligibility criteria
- Belong to an Indigenous community or organization in Quebec.
- Projects aimed at economic, social, or infrastructural development.
- Commitment to sustainable community development.
Who is eligible
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous businesses
- Indigenous entrepreneurs, including youth under 35
- Indigenous community action organizations
- Entities representing Indigenous nations and communities
- Indigenous community action organizations
- Indigenous non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous organizations.
- Individuals and entities located outside of Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Project development and implementation costs
- Infrastructure improvements
- Training and mentorship expenses
Eligible projects & activities
- Economic development
- Community infrastructure improvements
- Loan guarantees for entrepreneurial projects
- Community action
- Social development, including culture and language
- Support for community consultation
- Support for urban Indigenous initiatives
Eligible geographic areas
- Eligible zones include Indigenous communities and regions within the province of Quebec, in both rural and urban settings.
Evaluation & selection criteria
- Alignment with the fund's objectives
- Potential impact on the Indigenous community
- Sustainability of project outcomes
How to apply
- Check the project's eligibility.
- Fill out the application form for the chosen segment.
- Submit the form and required documents to the Secretariat to First Nations and Inuit Relations.
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