Transport Canada’s Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program provides funding for long-term engagement and partnership activities with Indigenous and local communities. It supports marine safety, environmental protection, expert hiring, and participation in Oceans Protection Plan initiatives across Canada. View Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program (ILCEPP)'s website for more information.
The Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program is a federal funding stream administered by Transport Canada. It supports eligible Indigenous and local communities, organizations, and partners that want to take part in long-term marine safety and environmental protection work linked to the Oceans Protection Plan.
The program description emphasizes funding for ongoing engagement and partnership activities rather than one-time events. It supports recipients so they can participate in longer-term work on Oceans Protection Plan initiatives or other marine initiatives led by Transport Canada.
The program is aimed at communities and organizations that play a role in Canada’s marine transportation system, especially Indigenous and local communities. Its funding scope is connected to marine safety, environmental protection, and the broader policy and engagement goals of the Oceans Protection Plan.
The page states that the program is not accepting applications at this time, but it still clearly functions as a grant or contribution provider. It also directs applicants seeking short-term support to the related Community Participation Funding Program, showing that Transport Canada maintains a broader portfolio of engagement funding instruments.