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Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component

Funding for Indigenous-led fish habitat capacity and collaboration
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

The Indigenous Habitat Participation Program – Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component offers grant and contribution funding to support Indigenous participation in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitats as outlined under the Fisheries Act. Eligible activities include engagement, collaborative planning, monitoring, training, and organizational development; the program does not specify a maximum funding amount.
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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 strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Engaging Indigenous communities in the development of policies and regulations related to fish and fish habitat protection.
  • Collaborating with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on activities to conserve and protect fish and their habitats, including planning, monitoring, and data collection.
  • Building capacity through establishing or supporting management structures, training initiatives, and skills development, with a focus on inland regions.
  • Conducting science and research integrating Indigenous knowledge on fish and fish habitat.
  • Raising community awareness through outreach activities and education about fish and fish habitat conservation.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous communities, bands, or settlements
  • District councils, chiefs’ councils, or tribal councils
  • Indigenous associations, organizations, or societies
  • Indigenous fisheries commissions, councils, authorities, or boards
  • Indigenous economic institutions, organizations, corporations, or co-operatives
  • Partnerships or aggregations of Indigenous groups
  • Bodies or entities established by rights-holding communities to represent them
  • Service providers working with Indigenous organizations in fish and fish habitat (mandated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Who is not eligible

  • Companies whose main activities are fisheries management, such as stock assessment or hatcheries.
  • Organizations seeking funding for on-the-ground habitat restoration work (as only planning is eligible, not implementation).
  • Applicants proposing activities that duplicate services, studies, or written materials already funded by other public or private sources.

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries, wages, and other labour costs for staff, including employer-mandatory benefits.
  • Training fees and expenses, including materials.
  • Insurance related to project activities.
  • Outreach materials, such as printing costs.
  • Rental of office space, rooms, or facilities needed for project management.
  • Materials and supplies essential for approved activities.
  • Administrative overhead, up to 15% of the total contribution amount.
  • Travel expenses, including meals and accommodation, according to approved government rates.
  • Professional and specialized services required for the project.
  • Purchase or rental of equipment and repairs/upkeep related to project activities.
  • Audio/video, data, and network communications services.
  • Ceremonial costs and services, when applicable to Indigenous knowledge or consultation on rights or title.

Eligible geographic areas

  • All provinces and territories across Canada
  • Priority for capacity building funding is given to inland areas of Canada

Additional information

  • The program allows funding to be used for the purchase of equipment and materials to facilitate virtual activities, such as online meetings and engagement sessions.
  • Administrative overhead costs are capped at 15% of the total contribution amount.
  • Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of their proposal within 5 business days.
  • Funding decisions will be communicated to applicants within 13 business days of the decision.

Contacts

dfo.queihpp-ppahque.mpo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component. 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 Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component?

The Indigenous Habitat Participation Program – Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component offers grant and contribution funding to support Indigenous participation in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitats as outlined under the Fisheries Act. Eligible activities include engagement, collaborative planning, monitoring, training, and organizational development; the program does not specify a maximum funding amount.

How much funding can be received?

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component program, you must: Must be an Indigenous organization, association, corporation, or cooperative Partnerships or aggregations of Indigenous groups are eligible Service providers working with Indigenous organizations in fish and fish habitat (mandated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada) are eligible

What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component?

Engaging Indigenous communities in the development of policies and regulations related to fish and fish habitat protection. Collaborating with Fisheries and Oceans Canada on activities to conserve and protect fish and their habitats, including planning, monitoring, and data collection. Building capacity through establishing or supporting management structures, training initiatives, and skills development, with a focus on inland regions. Conducting science and research integrating Indigenous knowledge on fish and fish habitat. Raising community awareness through outreach activities and education about fish and fish habitat conservation.

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component?

You can contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) by email at dfo.queihpp-ppahque.mpo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Where is the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component available?

The Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component program is available across Canada.

Is the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program - Capacity-building, Engagement, and Collaboration component is a Partnering and Collaboration

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