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Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program
Funding for Indigenous organizational capacity
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10 million per beneficiary per fiscal year to support the basic organizational capacity of Indigenous representative organizations. It covers core operating activities such as salaries, rent, travel, consultants, legal services, equipment, and administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Basic organizational capacity activities for Indigenous representative organizations.
- Core operating activities for national, provincial, territorial, or regional Indigenous organizations.
- Activities supporting the work of national Indigenous women’s organizations.
Documents Needed
- Incorporation document
- Statement of mandate from members
- List of members, member communities, or member organizations
- Most recent audited financial statement
- Proposal or work plan with budget
- Cash flow
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- National Indigenous representative organizations
- Provincial or territorial Indigenous representative organizations
- Regional Indigenous representative organizations
- National autonomous Indigenous women’s organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations already receiving core organizational funding from another federal department
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages
- Rent
- Travel
- Consulting and legal services
- Equipment, meetings, supplies, telephone, insurance, translation, and other administrative costs
Eligible geographic areas
- National
- Provincial/Territorial
- Regional
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against program requirements and supporting documents.
- Funding decisions are based on the submitted proposal and budget.
- Approved applicants receive a funding arrangement to establish the contribution.
- Annual reporting is required during the reporting period.
Additional information
- Applications are due annually by January 31.
- New applicants must send their application to ApplicationspourEEGEF-FAMEapplications@sac-isc.gc.ca.
- Organizations renewing an existing BOC agreement should submit through their usual liaison officer.
- Applicants should keep the PAW file to generate the DCI report at the end of the fiscal year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program?
This program provides up to $10 million per beneficiary per fiscal year to support the basic organizational capacity of Indigenous representative organizations. It covers core operating activities such as salaries, rent, travel, consultants, legal services, equipment, and administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program program?
To be eligible for the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program program, you must:
Indigenous representative organization
Incorporated organization
Mandated by members
What expenses are eligible under Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program?
Basic organizational capacity activities for Indigenous representative organizations.
Core operating activities for national, provincial, territorial, or regional Indigenous organizations.
Activities supporting the work of national Indigenous women’s organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program?
You can contact Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) by email at ApplicationspourEEGEF-FAMEapplications@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9604.
Where is the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program available?
The Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program is a Grant and Funding