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Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation
Indigenous service transfer and transformation support
Offered by
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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- Funding available
- $ 50,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
- Who can apply
- Governments and organizations of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis, including non-registered, off-reserve and other Indigenous groups.
- See full eligibility
Overview
Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation supports governments and organizations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as eligible third parties, in Canada to advance Indigenous-led service transformation and transfer. It funds research, evaluation, engagement, policy development, and pilot or start-up projects for service design and delivery.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50,000,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Governments and organizations of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis, including non-registered, off-reserve and other Indigenous groups.
- Third parties such as not-for-profit organizations, universities and research institutions.
Activities funded
- Research, evaluation, engagement and data initiatives led by First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
- Mobilization of Indigenous organizations, communities and the ministry on service delivery needs, socio-economic gaps, and service transfer and transformation.
- Program and policy development on topics related to service delivery, transfer, affirmation and reduction of jurisdiction.
- Preparatory work for transferring ministerial responsibilities to Indigenous partners.
- Innovation, design, development and delivery of Indigenous-led service pilot projects, demonstration projects and proof-of-concept projects, including business or strategic plans, start-up activities, limited-time testing, and continuous monitoring and evaluation.
How to apply
- Present a proposal to the ministry.
Processing and Agreement
- The ministry reviews and approves proposals, including eligibility and risk assessments under the applicable program directives and procedures.
- Performance reporting requirements are set out in the project statement of work or related amendments.
- Project completion reports may describe the rationale, successes, cost-effectiveness, design, execution, results, impacts and effects of the project.
- At minimum, beneficiaries must provide annual financial reports or financial audits describing the use of the funding under the agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation Program
What is the Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation?
Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation supports governments and organizations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as eligible third parties, in Canada to advance Indigenous-led service transformation and transfer. It funds research, evaluation, engagement, policy development, and pilot or start-up projects for service design and delivery.
How much funding can be received?
Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation program?
To be eligible for the Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation program, you must:
The proposal must describe the activities, total project cost and expected results.
All expected funding sources must be disclosed in the proposal.
Third parties must make every reasonable effort to engage Indigenous partners where possible and appropriate.
Who can I contact for more information about the Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
Where is the Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation available?
The Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation program is available across Canada.
Is the Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Contributions to Support Service Transfer and Transformation is a Grant and Funding