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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is a key department of the Canadian government dedicated to improving the quality of life for Indigenous communities by providing services that enhance healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic development. Through grants and funding programs, ISC supports Indigenous businesses and non-profits, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and economic resilience, particularly through initiatives like the Indigenous Community Business Fund and the Strategic Partnerships Initiative. View Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)'s website for more information.

70 programs
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    Estates Management Program

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Funding for First Nations estate management capacity
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program (FICP) – Project Funding for Indigenous Representative Organizations (IRO)

    Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Funding for Indigenous organizational capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Funding for First Nations environmental health projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada

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    First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Funding for First Nations and Inuit youth skills development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Summer wage subsidies for Indigenous youth work experience
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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    Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Support for First Nations housing and infrastructure transfer
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada

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    Indigenous Community Business Fund (ICBF)

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Non-repayable support for Indigenous community businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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    Indigenous Health Equity Fund

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Funding for Indigenous-led health priorities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Lands and Economic Development Services Program

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Supports Indigenous economic and land development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada

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    Post-Majority Support Services Funding

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Prevention and protection funding for First Nations families
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Yukon, Canada
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    Strategic Partnerships Initiative

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada