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Indigenous Capacity Support Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Indigenous Capacity Support Program Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Capacity Support Program?

You can contact The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada by email at iaac.ip-pa.aeic@canada.ca.

Q: Where is the Indigenous Capacity Support Program available?

The Indigenous Capacity Support Program program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Indigenous Capacity Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Capacity Support Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program?

Indigenous Capacity Support Program is funded by The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports Indigenous communities in capacity building for environmental assessments.

Grant and Funding

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Processing And Agreement

Contact

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop employee 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

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 250,000

Develop digital tools to enhance Indigenous participation in assessments

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.

Selection criteria

Relevance of the proposal to capacity-building in environmental assessments.
Clarity of objectives and activities.
Potential impact on Indigenous community engagement and participation.
Feasibility of the proposed activities within the budget and timeline.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare your expression of interest.Step 2: Send your expression of interest via email in your preferred template.Step 3: Review the Program Guidelines for eligibility and requirements.Step 4: Await feedback or further instructions from the funding agency.

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

iaac.ip-pa.aeic@canada.ca

QC, Canada

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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.