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First Nations Land Management
Supports Indigenous communities in managing their own lands independently
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
The First Nations Land Management program provides financial support to eligible First Nations to develop, transition, and operate their own land, environmental, and natural resource management regimes, moving away from statutory control under the Indian Act. The funding supports activities such as drafting land codes, conducting community consultations and ratification votes, and ongoing administration of land and resources; a specific maximum funding amount is not stated.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of a community land code and ratification processes.
- Transitioning management of land, environment, and natural resources from federal to community authority.
- Establishing and implementing laws and policies related to land use and resource management.
- Facilitating community consultations on land and environmental governance.
- Advancing cultural and economic development opportunities through enhanced land management.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations with reserve lands as defined under section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867
- First Nations with lands set aside in Yukon
Eligible expenses
- Development of a land code and related legal agreements.
- Community consultations and costs related to conducting a ratification vote.
- Operational costs for managing land, environment, and natural resources (ongoing activities).
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations with reserve lands within the meaning of section 91(24) of the Constitution Act of 1867
- First Nations with lands set aside in Yukon
Additional information
- The program operates with no fixed deadline; applications are reviewed continuously.
- The developmental phase typically takes approximately two years to complete and is accompanied by milestone-based funding.
- Upon program entry, the First Nation assumes full control and administration over its land, resources, and environment under a community-approved land code.
- The 44 sections of the Indian Act related to land, resource, and environmental management are replaced for participating First Nations with their own legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Land Management Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Nations Land Management. 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 Land Management?
The First Nations Land Management program provides financial support to eligible First Nations to develop, transition, and operate their own land, environmental, and natural resource management regimes, moving away from statutory control under the Indian Act. The funding supports activities such as drafting land codes, conducting community consultations and ratification votes, and ongoing administration of land and resources; a specific maximum funding amount is not stated.
Who is eligible for the First Nations Land Management program?
To be eligible for the First Nations Land Management program, you must:
Only First Nations with reserve lands under section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867, or with lands set aside in Yukon, are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under First Nations Land Management?
Development of a community land code and ratification processes.
Transitioning management of land, environment, and natural resources from federal to community authority.
Establishing and implementing laws and policies related to land use and resource management.
Facilitating community consultations on land and environmental governance.
Advancing cultural and economic development opportunities through enhanced land management.
Where is the First Nations Land Management available?
The First Nations Land Management program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the First Nations Land Management a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Nations Land Management is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the First Nations Land Management?
First Nations Land Management is funded by Government of Canada
