How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 5000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)?

Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) is funded by Transport Canada

What are Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)'s eligibility criterias?

The applicant must have a direct interest in or be affected by the development, design, or implementation of Transport Canada's programs, policies, processes, regulations, legislation, and directives, affecting their Indigenous rights or interests. Applicants should contribute to one or more of the program objectives. The program directly benefits specific communities or regions identified by Transport Canada where the applicant has an invitation to participate in an engagement activity.

Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)

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Supports Indigenous engagement in marine transportation development

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Transportation and warehousing

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The Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) from Transport Canada provides grants of up to $5,000 per recipient per activity to support Indigenous groups and local communities in participating in marine transportation system development and improvement. Eligible activities include coordinating local engagement activities, reviewing documents, participating in meetings, hiring expertise, and conducting studies.

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The Community Participation Funding Program offers financial support to Indigenous groups and local communities to engage in short-term activities for marine transportation development. Funding modalities are structured to ensure timely support and effective collaboration.

Grants are available for short-term activities with estimated funding up to $5,000 per recipient per activity.
Funding is issued in a lump sum upon meeting eligibility criteria and providing reasonable cost estimates.
First-come, first-served basis until program funds are fully allocated.
Funding amount can increase in extraordinary circumstances, subject to availability and approval.
Grant funding requires an attestation form to confirm the use of funds as intended within 30 days after activity completion.
Service standards include acknowledgment of application receipt within 10 business days and issuance of payments within 20 business days post fulfillment of funding agreement requirements.

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This grant facilitates the active involvement of Indigenous groups and local communities in enhancing Canada's marine transportation system. The eligible activities aim to empower these groups through engagement, expertise, and studies related to transport initiatives.

Coordinating local engagement activities and/or meetings.
Reviewing documents and providing written comments.
Preparing for, travelling to, and participating in meetings (virtual and/or in-person).
Hiring expertise to undertake specific tasks or studies.
Conducting studies related to marine transportation.

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Eligibility for the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) grant is based on the applicant's alignment with specific criteria related to interest, knowledge, and objectives.

The applicant must have a direct interest in or be affected by the development, design, or implementation of proposed new or modified Transport Canada programs, policies, processes, regulations, legislation, and directives.
Applicants may qualify by living in or owning property in an area affected by the initiative.
The applicant should possess community or Indigenous knowledge relevant to the subject matter.
Applicants with expert information or knowledge pertinent to the anticipated effects are eligible.
The applicant should have interests in potential impacts on treaty lands, settlement lands, or traditional territories or related claims and rights.
The proposal must contribute to one or more of the program objectives, such as collaboration with Indigenous groups or building Indigenous capacity.
The activities must directly benefit specific communities or regions identified by Transport Canada, and the applicant may need to receive an invitation from Transport Canada to participate in an engagement activity.

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Indigenous governments, tribal councils, Indigenous organizations, Indigenous development corporations, local communities, and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) grant. This includes Indigenous Commissions, Councils, Boards, and Economic Institutions, as well as small municipalities such as towns, villages, and hamlets, and resident associations.

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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the participation and activities outlined in the program objectives.

Staff salaries and benefits.
Professional fees (fees for contracted services).
Room rentals and other facility costs.
Public outreach, communications materials and associated activity costs.
Translation costs.
Honoraria.
Travel expenditures, which may include hotel accommodation, car rental and kilometric rates, other transportation (bus, train, ferry, and airplane fares), meals and incidentals.
Administrative expenses for up to 15% of total costs, including general administration, rent, insurance, office equipment rental, and membership fees.
Expenses for Provincial Sales Tax and Goods and Services Tax, or the Harmonized Sales Tax, where applicable, for which the recipient is not eligible for a rebate.

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This grant is open to eligible Indigenous groups and local communities across Canada without restriction to specific geographical areas. Funding is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring broad national participation in the development of Canada’s marine transportation system.

Indigenous communities and local municipalities throughout Canada.
Nationwide scope without specific regional restrictions.

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Additional relevant information regarding the Community Participation Funding Program includes:

The funding is provided as a one-time lump sum payment following approval and fulfilment of the grant requirements.
Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis, emphasizing the importance of early submission.
Maximum funding of up to $5,000 is available per recipient per activity, though this may be increased under extraordinary circumstances.
The funding agreement is formalized through the approved application, which becomes the official agreement between the recipient and Transport Canada.
Payments are issued within 20 business days upon verification of fulfilled requirements as outlined in the funding agreement.
An attestation is required post-activity to verify appropriate use of funds, due 30 days after the completion of the activity.
Failure to submit the attestation form may result in repayment demands by Transport Canada.