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Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces
Support for public participation in major project assessments
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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)