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Indigenous Capacity Support Program
Supports Indigenous assessment capacity building
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 2, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $300,000 to help build Indigenous capacity for participation and leadership in impact assessment-related processes. It supports activities such as organizational capacity development, outreach, workshops, training, and related assessment knowledge-building initiatives.
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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
- Building organizational capacity to participate in, lead, or undertake environmental or impact assessments.
- Outreach activities that strengthen awareness of environmental and impact assessment issues in Indigenous communities.
- Workshops, training programs, and learning materials related to environmental or impact assessments.
- Activities to document land and resource use, Indigenous knowledge, and potential rights, environmental, health, social, or economic impacts.
- Community engagement, consultation coordination, and follow-up or monitoring activities related to assessments.
Documents Needed
- Expression of interest or proposal
- Description of the organization
- Project outline with objectives, activities, outputs, and timeline
- Budget estimate or detailed budget breakdown
- Evidence of community or member support, such as letters of support or Band Council Resolutions
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous organizations
- Representative Indigenous organizations serving multiple communities
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous communities or organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries related to reporting and funded initiative work.
- Professional and legal fees, with supporting invoices.
- Travel, accommodation, meals, and per diems related to the initiative.
- External meeting room or office space rental and equipment rental.
- Information sharing, outreach, advertising, and honoraria for Elders and ceremonial offerings.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Normal office supplies and overhead.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Ability to serve a large number of rights-holding communities or members in regions where major projects are anticipated.
- Indication of community or member support for the applicant or delivery approach.
- Demonstrated expertise in providing support to communities.
- Demonstrated expertise in environmental or impact assessment, or in a specific related area.
- Alignment with program priorities and announced funding criteria.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Consult the Program Guidelines and any current funding opportunity details on IAAC’s website.
- Confirm the relevant stream and required criteria for your initiative.
- Step 2: Prepare the submission
- Draft an expression of interest or proposal describing the organization, initiative, objectives, activities, outputs, timeline, and budget.
- Include evidence of community or member support where required.
- Step 3: Send the application
- Email the expression of interest to iaac.ip-pa.aeic@canada.ca in Word or PDF format.
- For targeted processes under Stream 3, follow the application instructions provided directly by IAAC.
- Step 4: Develop full proposal if requested
- If invited by IAAC, work with program representatives to prepare a detailed proposal and budget.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed based on program criteria, priorities, and funding availability.
- For some streams, IAAC may contact applicants to clarify missing information or develop a more detailed proposal.
- IAAC usually communicates funding decisions within two months after the application deadline.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign.
- Reimbursement requires a detailed financial report with supporting invoices or receipts.
Additional information
- The program has three funding streams: Program Partners, Community of Practice Events, and Strategic Opportunities.
- Funding is provided outside the context of specific project reviews.
- Applications are considered based on the availability of funding.
- Program priorities and eligible activities may change with funding opportunities announced by IAAC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Capacity Support Program Program
What is the Indigenous Capacity Support Program?
This program provides up to $300,000 to help build Indigenous capacity for participation and leadership in impact assessment-related processes. It supports activities such as organizational capacity development, outreach, workshops, training, and related assessment knowledge-building initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Capacity Support Program Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Capacity Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Capacity Support Program program, you must:
Indigenous communities or organizations
Capacity-building initiative
Assessment-related activities
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Capacity Support Program?
Building organizational capacity to participate in, lead, or undertake environmental or impact assessments.
Outreach activities that strengthen awareness of environmental and impact assessment issues in Indigenous communities.
Workshops, training programs, and learning materials related to environmental or impact assessments.
Activities to document land and resource use, Indigenous knowledge, and potential rights, environmental, health, social, or economic impacts.
Community engagement, consultation coordination, and follow-up or monitoring activities related to assessments.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Capacity Support Program?
You can contact Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) 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