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First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)
Funding for First Nations environmental health projects
Latest source updateLast Update: March 26, 2026Latest change: The FNECP Call for Proposals 2026 status has changed from OPEN to CLOSED, making the funding opportunity no longer accessible to applicants.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: March 26, 2026
Latest change: The FNECP Call for Proposals 2026 status has changed from OPEN to CLOSED, making the funding opportunity no longer accessible to applicants.
FNECP Call for Proposals 2026 Closed
The First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) has updated the status of its Call for Proposals 2026 from OPEN to CLOSED. The application deadline of September 22, 2025 has now passed. The direct link to the Call for Proposals PDF on the program's portal has been replaced with a closed status indicator, though applicants can still access the PDF through the Indigenous Services Canada website. All other program details, including eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and research streams, remain unchanged.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 22, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program supports First Nations communities in identifying, investigating, and characterizing exposure to environmental contaminants through community-based research, monitoring, risk assessment, and risk communication. Selected primary research projects can receive up to $150,000 over two years, while selected knowledge integration and risk communication projects can receive up to $30,000 over one year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Other Health Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based research on environmental contaminants and their health impacts.
- Environmental monitoring and exposure assessment.
- Risk assessment and risk communication projects.
- Knowledge integration projects using existing scientific and community knowledge.
Documents Needed
- Letter of support from the community or organization leadership
- Letters of support from each partnering community, if applicable
- Proposal template with all required elements
- Research ethics approval certificate, where applicable
- Letter of commitment from other funding organizations, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations communities on reserve south of the 60° parallel
- First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel
- Bands, districts, councils, and tribal councils
- Self-governing First Nations communities and regions
- First Nations non-government and voluntary associations and organizations
Who is not eligible
- First Nations communities and organizations in British Columbia
- First Nations north of the 60° parallel
- Métis and Inuit communities or organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Drinking water quality projects are generally not accepted.
- Radon research proposals cannot be combined with other FNECP research proposals.
- Knowledge integration and risk communication proposals cannot be combined with a primary research proposal.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Atlantic Canada
Selection criteria
- Mandatory criteria review, science peer review, and community-based merit review.
- Project design, team expertise, methodology, and timeframe are assessed.
- Community involvement, capacity building, training, and traditional knowledge are considered.
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment are used in the evaluation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the annual call for proposals
- Read the call for proposals and related guidance carefully.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Develop the project with the required scientific or academic partners.
- Complete the proposal using all required template elements.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed proposal by email or by hard copy to the program address.
- Submit before the deadline of September 22, 2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain time.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed through a competitive selection process.
- Eligible proposals undergo a mandatory criteria review, science peer review, and community-based merit review.
- Funding recommendations are made by the First Nations Selection Committee.
- Successful applicants are notified of funding decisions by March 16, 2026.
- A funding recipient must allow 60 days for ministerial review of reports before public release.
Additional information
- The deadline to submit a proposal is September 22, 2025, at 11:59 pm Mountain time.
- The program accepts proposals for any environmental contaminants, provided the associated human health risk is clearly justified in the application.
- The scientific or academic partners required must be explicitly identified in the proposal.
- Program staff are available to review and provide feedback on draft proposals before final submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) Program
What is the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)?
The First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program supports First Nations communities in identifying, investigating, and characterizing exposure to environmental contaminants through community-based research, monitoring, risk assessment, and risk communication. Selected primary research projects can receive up to $150,000 over two years, while selected knowledge integration and risk communication projects can receive up to $30,000 over one year.
Who is eligible for the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) program?
To be eligible for the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) program, you must:
Recognized First Nations communities or organizations
South of the 60° parallel in eligible provinces
Community-based projects led by First Nations
What expenses are eligible under First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)?
Community-based research on environmental contaminants and their health impacts.
Environmental monitoring and exposure assessment.
Risk assessment and risk communication projects.
Knowledge integration projects using existing scientific and community knowledge.
Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at fnecp-plcepn@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Where is the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) available?
The First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)?
First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) is funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)