First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
BC, Canada
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
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- grant_single|closingDate April 30, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Government of British Columbia
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Get up to $500,000 in equity funding to support a financially viable and resourced clean energy project with an Energy Purchase Agreement.
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The First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund provides funding for various capacity building and equity projects aimed at promoting clean energy initiatives within Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
- Community Energy Plans
- Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies
- Training for Community Members
- Demand Side Management/Energy Efficiency
- Clean Energy Generation (small scale installation)
- Pre-Construction/Pre-Commercial Operational Date
- Investment in existing Independent Power Projects (IPP)
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$ 150,000
Implement a solar panel system for a community center
$ 30,000
Develop a Community Energy Plan for the Indigenous community
$ 50,000
Initiate a training program on energy efficiency for members
$ 50,000
Conduct a feasibility study for wind energy potential
$ 150,000
Develop an energy-efficient lighting system for public buildings
$ 500,000
Invest in an existing hydroelectric IPP project
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Fund eligibility criteria restricts applicants to Indigenous communities in British Columbia falling into specific categories, and the project must be located in B.C. and not currently have an active FNCEBF Capacity or Equity Funding agreement.
- A First Nation “band” as defined by the Indian Act (Canada)
- A First Nation governing body, representing exclusively one or more First Nations
- Project must be located in B.C.
- Applicants should not have a current active FNCEBF Capacity or Equity Funding agreement
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Eligible entities for the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) are restricted to Indigenous communities located in British Columbia. These communities must either be defined as a First Nation "band" under the Indian Act (Canada) or be a First Nation governing body representing exclusively one or more First Nations.
- First Nation “band” as defined by the Indian Act (Canada)
- First Nation governing body, representing exclusively one or more First Nations
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Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. Below is a list of eligible activities and their associated funding limits:
- Community Energy Plans: up to $30,000
- Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies: up to $50,000
- Training for Community Members: up to $50,000
- Demand Side Management/Energy Efficiency: up to $150,000
- Clean Energy Generation (small scale installation): up to $150,000
- Pre-Construction/Pre-Commercial Operational Date: up to $500,000
- Investment in existing IPP: up to $500,000
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The eligible geographic zones for the grant are Indigenous communities in British Columbia. Applicants must be located within this region to qualify.
- Indigenous communities in British Columbia
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Yes, the evaluation and selection criteria for the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund are present. Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate readiness, viability, and the potential to bring positive benefits to their communities.
- Can leverage matching equity funding from other funding sources.
- Demonstrate readiness and viability through completed feasibility studies, assessments, community energy plans, and/or community partnerships.
- Support clean energy developments in remote, off-grid, diesel dependent, or end-of-line communities.
- Demonstrate a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and/or greenhouse gas reductions.
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