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First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)
Funding supports First Nations' environmental health research and risk assessment
Last Update: April 13, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) provides funding to support First Nations communities in identifying, investigating, and addressing the health impacts of environmental contaminants through activities such as community-based research, monitoring, risk assessment, and risk communication. While the maximum funding amount is not specified, eligible initiatives include primary research, knowledge integration, and risk communication projects undertaken in partnership with qualified scientific or academic professionals.
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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
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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.
- Monitoring of environmental hazards in First Nations communities.
- Assessment of risks related to exposure to chemical, radiological, or other environmental hazards.
- Communication of risks related to environmental contaminants to community members.
- Integration and sharing of knowledge regarding environmental health and contaminants.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations communities on reserve (south of the 60° parallel: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada)
- First Nations bands, districts, and councils
- First Nations tribal councils and associations
- Governments of self-governing First Nations communities and regions
- First Nations non-government and voluntary associations and organizations, including non-profit corporations working on behalf of or in partnership with a First Nations community
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations that are not recognized First Nations communities or First Nations organizations under the Indian Act.
- Organizations based in British Columbia (these should apply through the First Nations Health Authority Environmental Contaminants Program instead).
- For-profit businesses not working on behalf of or in partnership with a First Nations community.
- Entities without a partnership with academically qualified scientists as required for project types.
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations communities on reserve and First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel in Alberta
- First Nations communities on reserve and First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel in Manitoba
- First Nations communities on reserve and First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel in Saskatchewan
- First Nations communities on reserve and First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel in Ontario
- First Nations communities on reserve and First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel in Quebec
- First Nations communities on reserve and First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel in Atlantic Canada
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)?
The First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) provides funding to support First Nations communities in identifying, investigating, and addressing the health impacts of environmental contaminants through activities such as community-based research, monitoring, risk assessment, and risk communication. While the maximum funding amount is not specified, eligible initiatives include primary research, knowledge integration, and risk communication projects undertaken in partnership with qualified scientific or academic professionals.
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:
First Nations communities recognized under the Indian Act
First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel in specified provinces and regions
Non-profit organizations working on behalf of, or in partnership with, a First Nations community
What expenses are eligible under First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)?
Community-based research on environmental contaminants and their health impacts.
Monitoring of environmental hazards in First Nations communities.
Assessment of risks related to exposure to chemical, radiological, or other environmental hazards.
Communication of risks related to environmental contaminants to community members.
Integration and sharing of knowledge regarding environmental health and contaminants.
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)
