First Nations Waste Management Initiative

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the First Nations Waste Management Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

First Nations Waste Management Initiative is a Partnering and Collaboration

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the First Nations Waste Management Initiative?

First Nations Waste Management Initiative is funded by Indigenous Services Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the First Nations Waste Management Initiative program?

To be eligible for the First Nations Waste Management Initiative program, you must: • First Nations • Tribal Councils • First Nations technical service organizations or related not-for-profit organizations (excluding charities)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations Waste Management Initiative?

You can contact Indigenous Services Canada.

Q: Where is the First Nations Waste Management Initiative available?

The First Nations Waste Management Initiative program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the First Nations Waste Management Initiative program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the First Nations Waste Management Initiative program.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

Canada

Supports sustainable waste management projects for First Nations communities

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Public administration

Funds Providers

Indigenous Services Canada

Program status

Open

Overview

The First Nations Waste Management Initiative provides funding to support the development of sustainable waste management systems in First Nations communities, covering activities such as infrastructure construction, waste reduction programs, operator training, and landfill management. The program facilitates a range of projects including municipal-type agreements, transfer stations, engineered landfills, recycling initiatives, and feasibility studies; no maximum funding amount is specified.

Activities funded

Establishment of waste management agreements with municipalities and service providers.
Construction of transfer stations and engineered landfills, particularly in remote communities.
Implementation of recycling, composting, and hazardous waste management initiatives.
Delivery of operator training and educational programs on waste management.
Development of waste management plans, feasibility studies, and landfill closure projects.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 54,000

Operator training and certification for new waste transfer station

$ 40,000

Implementation of a hazardous household waste collection event

$ 67,000

Comprehensive waste management plan and landfill closure study

$ 2,780,000

Construction of a new engineered landfill for remote access

$ 90,000

Installation of a community-wide composting program and bins

$ 525,000

Municipal agreement for curbside waste and recycling collection

Eligibility

The applicant must be a First Nation, Tribal Council, First Nations technical service organization, related not-for-profit organization (excluding charities), or an eligible collaborative organization operating on behalf of First Nations.
The project must focus on the development or improvement of sustainable waste management systems on reserve.

Who is eligible?

First Nations
Tribal Councils
First Nations technical service organizations
Related not-for-profit organizations (excluding charities)
Eligible collaborative organizations operating on behalf of First Nations

Who is not eligible

Charitable organizations (charities).
For-profit businesses not affiliated with First Nations.
Organizations not operating on behalf of First Nations.

Eligible expenses

Costs for agreements with municipalities and service providers for waste management.
Construction expenses for transfer stations and engineered landfills in remote and isolated communities.
Expenses related to recycling, composting, and hazardous waste management programs.
Training costs for waste operators.
Costs for waste awareness and education programming.
Expenses for landfill management and site closure.
Preparation of waste management plans and feasibility studies.

Eligible geographic areas

On-reserve First Nations communities in Canada.

How to apply

Document waste management needs

Identify your community's waste management infrastructure needs
Ensure needs are described in the First Nations Infrastructure Investment Plan

Contact the regional office

Contact the regional office for more information or guidance
Gather details on eligibility and available funding

Additional information

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, as there is no fixed deadline.
It is recommended that project needs be described in the First Nations Infrastructure Investment Plan.
For a comprehensive list of eligible recipients, applicants should contact their regional office.
Information on this initiative was last updated on July 15, 2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Waste Management Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Nations Waste Management Initiative. 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 Waste Management Initiative?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under First Nations Waste Management Initiative?

Establishment of waste management agreements with municipalities and service providers. Construction of transfer stations and engineered landfills, particularly in remote communities. Implementation of recycling, composting, and hazardous waste management initiatives. Delivery of operator training and educational programs on waste management. Development of waste management plans, feasibility studies, and landfill closure projects.