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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 28, 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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Individuals
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Members of the public
Eligible expenses
- Participation costs for eligible applicants.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the correct application form
- Use the form for Indigenous communities and organizations, or the form for members of the public and not-for-profit organizations.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Gather the supporting documents required for the application.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed application form and supporting documents to IAAC by email.
- Use the program email address before the application deadline.
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
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 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) 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 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)