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Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada
Funding for First Nations tribunal claim participation
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding of up to the available approved amount for First Nations bringing a specific claim before the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada. It supports participation in tribunal proceedings, including legal, witness, interpreter, and related travel expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in Specific Claims Tribunal proceedings
- Case management conferences
- Pre-hearing conferences
- Hearings and oral examinations
Documents Needed
- Budget of anticipated expenses
- Evidence that the claim was referred to the tribunal
- Declaration of Claim
- Tribunal acknowledgement of receipt
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations
- First Nations participating in the Specific Claims Tribunal process
Eligible expenses
- Tribunal proceeding costs, including case management conferences, pre-hearing conferences, hearings, and oral examinations
- Legal fees related to tribunal proceedings
- Witness and interpreter expenses for tribunal proceedings
- Travel expenses for participants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research already funded, including legal or historical research
- Costs incurred without prior approval
- Expenses outside the program guidelines
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the funding request
- Prepare a descriptive budget with anticipated expenses.
- Include evidence that the claim has been referred to the tribunal.
- Step 2: Submit the request
- Send the request by email or mail to the Specific Claims Funding Unit.
- Submit by December 15 of the year at the latest.
- Step 3: Wait for processing
- The request is processed after submission.
- Funding must be approved before any costs are incurred.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed as part of the funding process after submission.
- Applications must be submitted by December 15 each year to allow processing time.
- Approved funding is provided on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants may need to follow the tribunal’s scheduling requirements for funded activities.
Additional information
- Funding is provided on a case-by-case basis.
- Annual parliamentary funding means support is not guaranteed for all requests.
- Requests must receive prior approval before any costs are incurred.
- Funding is intended to support participation in Specific Claims Tribunal proceedings.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada Program
What is the Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada?
This program provides funding of up to the available approved amount for First Nations bringing a specific claim before the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada. It supports participation in tribunal proceedings, including legal, witness, interpreter, and related travel expenses.
Who is eligible for the Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada program?
To be eligible for the Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada program, you must:
First Nation with a filed specific claim
Participation in Specific Claims Tribunal process
Prior approval required before costs
What expenses are eligible under Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada?
Participation in Specific Claims Tribunal proceedings
Case management conferences
Pre-hearing conferences
Hearings and oral examinations
Who can I contact for more information about the Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada?
You can contact Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) by email at dsnprp-nsdscp@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.
Where is the Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada available?
The Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada?
Funding for First Nations with claims at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada is funded by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)