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Indigenous Capacity Support Program
Supports Indigenous communities in capacity building for environmental assessments.
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 2, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support up to $300,000 to Indigenous communities and organizations to build their capacity for meaningful involvement in environmental assessments. It aims to enhance awareness, participation, and collaboration skills for better environmental governance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 2, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training sessions and workshops on environmental assessment processes.
- Development of informational and educational materials for Indigenous communities.
- Organizational capacity development activities.
- Enhanced participation in regional and strategic assessment activities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities seeking to participate in environmental assessments.
- Organizations representing Indigenous interests and rights.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside the scope of capacity-building related to environmental assessments.
- Expenses related to project specific environmental impact assessments.
- Activities not directly supporting Indigenous participation or capacity development.
- Operational or administrative costs unrelated to the capacity-building activities.
Processing and Agreement
- Application review and evaluation are conducted by the funding agency.
- Applicants will be notified of the approval status after review completion.
- A formal funding agreement must be signed before disbursing funds.
- Funding disbursement may be staged based on agreed milestones.
- Progress and financial reports are required during the project period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Capacity Support Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Capacity Support 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 Indigenous Capacity Support Program?
This program provides financial support up to $300,000 to Indigenous communities and organizations to build their capacity for meaningful involvement in environmental assessments. It aims to enhance awareness, participation, and collaboration skills for better environmental governance.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Capacity Support Program Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Capacity Support Program?
Training sessions and workshops on environmental assessment processes.
Development of informational and educational materials for Indigenous communities.
Organizational capacity development activities.
Enhanced participation in regional and strategic assessment activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Capacity Support Program?
You can contact Impact Assessment Agency of Canada by email at iaac.ip-pa.aeic@canada.ca.
Where is the Indigenous Capacity Support Program available?
The Indigenous Capacity Support Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Indigenous Capacity Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Capacity Support Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program?
Indigenous Capacity Support Program is funded by Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, Government of Canada