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Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program
Funding for Indigenous organizational capacity
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Demande de financement pour le programme de capacité organisationnelle de base supports the basic organizational capacity of Indigenous representative organizations. It is tied to annual funding agreements and uses a work-planning model to identify the main funded elements.
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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 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
- Work planning and budgeting for core organizational needs.
- Activities supporting annual financing agreements.
Documents Needed
- A declaration that the organization is mandated by its individual members, such as copies of resolutions from an annual or special members’ meeting, copies of band council resolutions adopted by members, or a copy of a general annual report.
- A copy of the document showing incorporation.
- A list of individual members, member communities, or member organizations.
- The most recent audited financial statement.
- A proposal or work plan with budget and a cash flow forecast.
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous representative 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
- Administrative costs such as telephone, supplies, meetings, insurance, and translation
Eligible geographic areas
- National
- Provincial/Territorial
- Regional
Selection criteria
- Organization constitution and compliance status.
- Membership base and mandate from members.
- Alignment of proposed activities with the organization’s mandate and the department’s priorities.
- Financial statements and disclosure of all funding sources.
- Demonstrated performance and reporting capacity.
How to apply
- New applicants to COB must send the application to ApplicationspourEEGEF-FAMEapplications@sac-isc.gc.ca.
- Applicants renewing their COB agreement must send the application to their usual liaison officer.
- The proposal or work plan may be submitted as an attachment in Part E of the form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding is tied to a financing agreement.
- Reporting is required on an annual basis.
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
What is the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program?
The Demande de financement pour le programme de capacité organisationnelle de base supports the basic organizational capacity of Indigenous representative organizations. It is tied to annual funding agreements and uses a work-planning model to identify the main funded elements.
How much funding can be received?
Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program program?
To be eligible for the Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program program, you must:
The applicant must be an Indigenous representative organization.
What expenses are eligible under Basic Organizational Capacity Contribution Program?
Basic organizational capacity activities for Indigenous representative organizations.
Work planning and budgeting for core organizational needs.
Activities supporting annual financing agreements.
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