Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program?

Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program is funded by Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program program?

To be eligible for the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program program, you must: • The site must be located on reserve land under the responsibility of SAC. • Eligible sites include those related to community facilities or former dumps. • The project must not involve operational businesses or private sites.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program?

You can contact Government of Canada.

Q: Where is the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program available?

The Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program program.

Last Update: August 7, 2025

Canada

Supports assessment and remediation of contaminated sites on reserves

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Contaminated Sites On-Reserve (CSOR) program provides funding to First Nations for identifying, assessing, and remediating contaminated sites on reserve lands, with the aim of safeguarding health, the environment, and supporting community development. Eligible activities include environmental site assessment and remediation of sites linked to community facilities, former diesel plants, and dump sites; no maximum funding amount is specified.

Activities funded

Identification and assessment of contaminated sites on reserve lands.
Remediation of contaminated sites to reduce risks to human health and the environment.
Restoration of reserve lands for community, economic, or traditional uses after contamination.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 39,000

Develop a mobile app for local farm-to-table delivery service

$ 80,000

Purchase energy-efficient machinery for expanded organic bakery production

$ 21,000

Create a workshop to upcycle textiles into eco-friendly accessories

$ 78,000

Install rooftop solar panels and upgrade building insulation

$ 23,500

Renovate and expand day-care kitchen with commercial grade equipment

$ 27,900

Develop digital training modules for at-risk youth employment programs

Eligibility

The applicant must be a First Nation community, band council, district or chief council, tribal council, or a First Nations organization, association, or institution.
The project must involve the identification, assessment, or remediation of a contaminated site located on reserve lands or lands under Indigenous Services Canada’s responsibility.

Who is eligible?

First Nations community members
Band councils or First Nations communities
District and chief councils
Tribal councils
First Nations organizations, associations, and institutions

Who is not eligible

Operating businesses and private fuel facilities
Sites on Certificate of Possession lands
Waste and dump sites currently in operation
Sites established after becoming operational under First Nations Land Management

Eligible expenses

Environmental site assessment activities.
Remediation of contaminated sites.

Eligible geographic areas

On-reserve lands and other lands under the responsibility of Indigenous Services Canada across Canada.

Selection criteria

Ranking of projects based on the environmental risks associated with the sites.
Priorities expressed by the concerned community.

How to apply

Contact ISC regional office

Contact your ISC regional office to discuss your project
Determine if your site is eligible for funding

Report contaminated site

Report a suspected contaminated site to ISC
Provide site details and relevant supporting information

Participate in site assessment

Participate in site assessment coordinated by ISC
Submit additional documentation if required

Await funding decision

ISC reviews the assessment and proposed remediation plan
Wait for ISC decision regarding funding approval

Additional information

The program follows a 10-step federal contaminated sites process for assessment and remediation.
Key results and total expenditures are reported annually through the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) annual report.
Program funding is supported primarily by the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP), administered by Treasury Board Secretariat and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
For the most recent data, applicants can consult the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Contaminated Sites On-Reserve 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.