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Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces
Support for public participation in major project assessments
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : October 3, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This funding supports participation in the public comment period on Canada’s proposed co-operation approach with provinces for major project assessments. It covers review of the discussion paper and draft co-operation agreements, as well as participation in meetings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : October 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reviewing and commenting on the discussion paper and draft provincial co-operation agreements.
- Participating in meetings.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Individuals
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Members of the public
Eligible expenses
- Participation costs for eligible applicants.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted and reviewed by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.
- Eligible participants may be reimbursed for participation costs after the fact.
- A single application remains valid for upcoming comment periods under the initiative.
Additional information
- A single funding application applies to all upcoming comment periods under this initiative.
- Eligible participants will be reimbursed retroactively for participation costs in the first comment periods.
- The eligibility criteria are set out in the application forms.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces. 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 Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces?
This funding supports participation in the public comment period on Canada’s proposed co-operation approach with provinces for major project assessments. It covers review of the discussion paper and draft co-operation agreements, as well as participation in meetings.
Who is eligible for the Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces program?
To be eligible for the Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces program, you must:
Eligibility is defined in the application forms.
Applicant must be an eligible participant type.
What expenses are eligible under Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces?
Reviewing and commenting on the discussion paper and draft provincial co-operation agreements.
Participating in meetings.
Who can I contact for more information about the Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-582-1884.
Where is the Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces available?
The Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces program is available across Canada.
Is the Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces?
Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces is funded by Government of Canada