Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
grant_single|update April 19, 2025
ON, Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in Ontario mining conferences
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Grant and Funding
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- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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- Government of Ontario
- Ministry of Mines in Ontario
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grant_card_status|open
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The Aboriginal Participation Fund — Mining conferences funding sub-stream offers financial assistance without a specified maximum amount to Indigenous communities and organizations in Ontario to attend mining conferences. The program aims to foster relationships between Indigenous entities, governmental bodies, and industry stakeholders while enhancing understanding of regulatory and economic aspects within Ontario’s mineral sector.
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$ 63,000
Regional conference to explore mining opportunities in Northern Ontario
$ 48,000
Attendance at an international mining conference in Toronto
$ 58,000
Cultural engagement project with a focus on mining impacts
$ 43,000
Participation in environmental impact assessment workshop
$ 54,000
Participation in a national mineral development forum in Vancouver
$ 69,000
Organizing a workshop on mining regulations and economic impacts
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- The applicant must be an Indigenous community or organization located in Ontario.
- Eligible applicants can be single Indigenous communities in areas of mineral exploration or development activity.
- Eligible applicants can also be joint applicants consisting of two or more Indigenous communities in such areas, or Indigenous organizations like Tribal Councils or economic development organizations representing communities in high mineral exploration or development areas.
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- Indigenous communities or organizations in Ontario, Canada.
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- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, providing flexibility in timing for applicants based on conference schedules.
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