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Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP)
Supports First Nations infrastructure and school projects
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- Funding available
- $ 125,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
- Who can apply
- First Nations and SEFPN organizations in reserves or in Yukon that are recognized as bands under the Indian Act
- See full eligibility
Overview
The program supports First Nations infrastructure and school-related planning and development. It covers funding for land development, building, expansion, renovation, and related planning work.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $125,000,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations and SEFPN organizations in reserves or in Yukon that are recognized as bands under the Indian Act
- SEFPN organizations, corporations or other child and family service providers delegated by Yukon or by a province
- First Nations that have entered into a self-government agreement but have not exercised jurisdiction over child and family services
Who is not eligible
- First Nations that have entered into a coordination agreement under the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families are not eligible for capital funding through this process.
Eligible geographic areas
- Reserves
- Yukon
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare project information
- Define the project scope, school levels or infrastructure needs, and design horizon if applicable.
- Gather the required feasibility and supporting documentation.
- Step 2: Complete application forms
- Fill out the relevant program worksheets and forms.
- Include any required adjustments, justifications and supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit to the regional office
- Send the completed proposal and supporting documents to the nearest ISC regional office.
- Step 4: Regional review
- ISC reviews the submission and confirms whether it meets program requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the regional office.
- Projects are assessed against program requirements and planning criteria.
- Funding decisions are made based on available funds and priority ranking.
- Successful applicants must follow the terms of the funding arrangement.
- Reporting and compliance obligations continue after approval.
Additional information
- Projects must be aligned with First Nation infrastructure investment plans.
- Funding recipients may need to submit reporting on project results.
- Some projects may require ongoing monitoring and inspections.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP) Program
What is the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP)?
The program supports First Nations infrastructure and school-related planning and development. It covers funding for land development, building, expansion, renovation, and related planning work.
How much funding can be received?
Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $125,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP) program?
To be eligible for the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP) program, you must:
Construction or purchase of a property outside the reserve may be admissible if no suitable property is available on reserve.
The documentation must demonstrate good value for money.
Who can I contact for more information about the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP)?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at JPCaseMgt-GestCasPJ@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-833-PJ-ENFAN.
Where is the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP) available?
The Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (CFMP) is a Grant and Funding