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Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer
Support for First Nations housing and infrastructure transfer
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000,000
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, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program supports the transfer of housing and community infrastructure service delivery to First Nations organizations. Eligible initiatives include housing, water and wastewater, schools, roads, bridges, energy systems, connectivity, fire protection, and related planning and capacity-building work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Housing service delivery transfer.
- Water and wastewater system service delivery transfer.
- Community infrastructure service delivery transfer.
- Fire protection awareness activities.
- Planning and capacity-building for infrastructure management.
Documents Needed
- First Nation Infrastructure Investment Plan
- Supporting documents for the proposed project
- Proof of leadership or community mandate
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations governments and councils.
- First Nations organizations, tribal councils, and associations.
- First Nations-led societies, institutions, and corporations.
- Public and private partners working with First Nations.
- Provincial, territorial, and municipal bodies involved in service delivery.
Eligible expenses
- Planning, design, construction, renovation, repair, replacement, operation and maintenance of housing and community infrastructure.
- Administrative costs such as salaries, insurance, consultant fees, legal expenses, training, transportation, and IT.
- Training, coordination, and capacity-building costs linked to infrastructure delivery.
- Project studies, planning work, and management support for infrastructure programs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project costs incurred before conditional approval.
- Salaries and benefits of First Nations community employees under FNIF.
- Overhead, routine operating, administrative, legal, audit, evaluation, and feasibility study costs under FNIF.
- Taxes and other costs eligible for rebates.
- Land acquisition and equipment leasing costs under FNIF.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- First Nations communities on reserve
- Crown land and recognized First Nations land
- Participating First Nations in the Atlantic region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility, entitlement, and risk.
- ISC may assess the recipient’s accountability and management systems.
- A management development plan may be prepared if gaps are identified.
- Funding arrangements can include milestone agreements such as a framework agreement, an agreement in principle, or a final transfer agreement.
- Funding and service transfer require approval and endorsement from First Nations leadership and ISC.
Additional information
- Service transfer is an ongoing, multi-stage process.
- It requires approval and endorsement from First Nations leadership and ISC.
- Milestone agreements may include a framework agreement, an agreement in principle, or a final transfer agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer. 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 Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer?
This program supports the transfer of housing and community infrastructure service delivery to First Nations organizations. Eligible initiatives include housing, water and wastewater, schools, roads, bridges, energy systems, connectivity, fire protection, and related planning and capacity-building work.
How much funding can be received?
Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $125,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer program?
To be eligible for the Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer program, you must:
First Nations mandate required.
Must serve multiple communities.
Initial service scope needed.
What expenses are eligible under Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer?
Housing service delivery transfer.
Water and wastewater system service delivery transfer.
Community infrastructure service delivery transfer.
Fire protection awareness activities.
Planning and capacity-building for infrastructure management.
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at infrastructuretransfer-transfertinfrastructure@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9604.
Where is the Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer available?
The Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer is a Partnering and Collaboration