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Health Facilities Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit health infrastructure
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program provides funding of up to $20 million annually for First Nations health facilities. It supports planning, construction, expansion, renovation, maintenance, and management of community health infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning, construction, expansion, renovation, maintenance, and management of community health facilities
- Design, acquisition, leasing, repair, and replacement of health facilities and related buildings
- Projects to integrate or transfer health services with health authorities or agencies
- Health infrastructure loan support for approved construction projects
Documents Needed
- Legal entity details and contact information
- Corporate incorporation documents, if applicable
- Band council resolution or other formal mandate
- Health plan, multi-year work plan, or program plan
- Proof of financial and administrative capacity
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations communities in Canada
- Inuit communities in Canada
- Related health service delivery organizations
Eligible expenses
- Program administration, staff salaries and benefits, and staff training
- Planning, delivery, and evaluation contracts
- Travel, office supplies, printing, accommodation, and utilities
- Operation and maintenance of health facilities
- Minor equipment and furniture for eligible program activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Across Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the regional office with communities on an ongoing basis.
- Projects are assessed and prioritized based on need, impact, service continuity, accessibility, and integration with provincial or territorial systems.
- Applicants are then discussed with the regional office to develop the project planning documentation.
- If approved, a contribution agreement is put in place and reporting requirements apply.
Additional information
- No specific application deadline.
- Regional offices work with communities on an ongoing basis.
- Funding may involve contribution agreements with reporting requirements.
- Special time-limited funding, if provided, must be used only for its intended purpose.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Facilities Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Health Facilities Program. 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 Health Facilities Program?
This program provides funding of up to $20 million annually for First Nations health facilities. It supports planning, construction, expansion, renovation, maintenance, and management of community health infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Health Facilities Program Funds up to $1,100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Health Facilities Program program?
To be eligible for the Health Facilities Program program, you must:
First Nations or Inuit applicant
Health service delivery organization
Demonstrated administrative capacity
What expenses are eligible under Health Facilities Program?
Planning, construction, expansion, renovation, maintenance, and management of community health facilities
Design, acquisition, leasing, repair, and replacement of health facilities and related buildings
Projects to integrate or transfer health services with health authorities or agencies
Health infrastructure loan support for approved construction projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Health Facilities Program?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Health Facilities Program available?
The Health Facilities Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Health Facilities Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Health Facilities Program is a Other Support