First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
BC, Canada
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
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- grant_single|closingDateApril 30, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Utilities
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- Government of British Columbia
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Get up to $50,000 in support for Community Energy Plans (CEPs), feasibility studies, community training, or business/negotiation planning to develop clean energy initiatives and opportunities within First Nations communities.
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Yes, there are eligible projects and activities for the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund, grouped into Capacity Funding and Equity Funding categories.
Eligible projects and activities include:
- Clean energy project feasibility studies
- Community energy planning
- Engagement with project proponents
- Financial analysis of potential projects for equity positions
- Reviewing development potential within traditional territories
- Business plan development
- Permitting processes
- Financing
- Interconnection agreements
- Major equipment orders
- Construction commencement
- Project commissioning
- Final design
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 50,000
Community Energy Plan for renewable energy transition
$ 50,000
Financial analysis for hydroelectric potential's First Nations territories
$ 50,000
Community training for clean energy initiatives
$ 50,000
Business plan for a wind energy farm
$ 50,000
Permitting and project commissioning for a biomass energy plant
$ 50,000
Feasibility study for solar panel installation community centers
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The eligibility criteria for the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund restrict applicants to Indigenous communities in British Columbia. Additionally, the proposed project must be located in British Columbia.
- A First Nation "band" as defined by the Indian Act (Canada);
- An Indigenous governing body, however organized and established by Indigenous peoples.
- The proposed project must be located in British Columbia.
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Eligible companies for the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund grant include:
- First Nation "bands" as defined by the Indian Act (Canada)
- Indigenous governing bodies established by Indigenous peoples
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The First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund eligibility for expenses is delineated under Capacity Funding and Equity Funding categories, covering a range of project-related activities and analyses.
- Feasibility studies
- Community energy planning
- Engagement with project proponents
- Financial analysis of potential projects
- Business plans
- Permitting
- Financing
- Interconnection agreements
- Major equipment orders
- Construction commencement
- Project commissioning
- Final project design
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The eligible geographic zones for this grant are restricted to Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
- A First Nation "band" as defined by the Indian Act (Canada)
- An Indigenous governing body, however organized and established by Indigenous peoples
- The proposed project must be located in British Columbia
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) grant:
- Projects must align with the FNCEBF funding categories and be located in British Columbia.
- Applications will be assessed based on the proposed project's feasibility, community impact, and potential for clean energy development.
- Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate strong community engagement, financial viability, and a clear pathway to implementation.
- Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined for Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
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- Step 1: Ensure Eligibility
- Confirm that your community is an Indigenous community in British Columbia.
- Verify that the proposed project is located in British Columbia.
- Step 2: Choose Funding Category
- Decide whether to apply for Capacity Funding or Equity Funding based on your project needs.
- Review qualifications and requirements for your chosen funding category.
- Step 3: Complete Application Worksheet
- Download and fill out the application worksheet for the chosen funding category.
- For Capacity Funding, use the "FNCEBF Clean Energy Capacity Funding Application - Proposed Projects" form.
- For Equity Funding, use the "FNCEBF Clean Energy Equity Funding Application" form.
- Step 4: Prepare Supporting Documents
- For Capacity Funding, consider including a Community Energy Planning (CEP) document.
- For Equity Funding, ensure supporting materials like business plans, permits, or financing agreements are included.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Ensure all parts of the application are complete and correct.
- Email your application to FNCEBF.MIRR@gov.bc.ca by the deadline (April 30, 2024).
- Step 6: Await Feedback
- Wait for confirmation and feedback from the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.
- Respond to any requests for additional information or adjustments.
- Step 7: Revenue Sharing (if applicable)
- If eligible for revenue sharing, the Ministry will contact your community to discuss a revenue sharing agreement.
- Negotiate and finalize the terms of the revenue sharing agreement.
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The First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) provides specific resources and guidelines to support Indigenous communities in British Columbia in participating in clean energy projects, offering funding for both capacity building and equity investments, as well as revenue sharing agreements.
- The next intake for FNCEBF applications will be in April 2024, with a deadline of April 30, 2024.
- The fund's capacity building limit of $50,000 has been reset, allowing communities that have already used this amount to reapply.
- Capacity funding supports feasibility studies, community energy planning, and engagement with project proponents.
- Equity funding supports financially viable clean energy projects and includes tasks such as business planning, permitting, and construction commencement.
- Revenue sharing agreements are based on provincial resource rents from land and water rentals related to clean energy projects.
- Revenue sharing is structured so that 50% of new incremental rentals go into the FNCEBF, with 75% of those funds shared directly with impacted First Nations.
- The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation will contact eligible First Nations for revenue sharing discussions when applicable projects are identified.
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FNCEBF.MIRR@gov.bc.ca
