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Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component
Supports Indigenous consultation on fish habitat decisions
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous participation in consultation on fish and fish habitat decisions. Preferred funding requests are up to $21,000 for activities such as reviewing studies, collecting information, and participating in consultation meetings.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reviewing studies, reports, and project information related to DFO decisions
- Collecting information, data, studies, and Indigenous Knowledge to inform positions on fish and fish habitat issues
- Supporting internal discussions and broader consultation participation
- Preparing for and taking part in consultation meetings, workshops, conferences, and other assemblies
- Providing views on potential impacts to Aboriginal and treaty rights
Documents Needed
- Completed proposal form
- Consultation approach established with DFO
- Budget information for the proposed activities
- Authorized signature on the application
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities, bands, and settlements
- Indigenous governments
- District councils, chiefs’ councils, and tribal councils
- Bodies or entities established by rights-holding communities to represent them
Who is not eligible
- Applicants that are not Indigenous groups with potential or established Aboriginal or treaty rights
- Organizations that have not received a consultation notification from Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages, including employer mandatory benefits
- Professional technical and specialized services
- Software and computer equipment, printing, communications, postage, and office or facility rental
- Conferences, workshops, meetings, and travel expenses
- Honoraria for Elders or Indigenous Knowledge Holders, ceremonial offerings, and administrative overhead up to 15%
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities or expenses incurred before approval
- Costs not directly related to consultation activities
- Capital expenditures, construction, and building renovation
- Honoraria for elected officials, litigation costs, and post-consultation monitoring
- Accommodation measures and duplicate services, studies, or materials funded elsewhere
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- DFO confirms receipt of the application within five business days.
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility, relevance, and duplication with other funding.
- Applicants are notified of approval or rejection within 13 business days of the funding decision.
- A grant agreement must be signed before transfer payments are processed.
Additional information
- The consultation funding application is open year-round.
- Applicants receive confirmation of receipt within five business days.
- An IHPP file number is assigned for future correspondence.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant 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: Grant component?
This program supports Indigenous participation in consultation on fish and fish habitat decisions. Preferred funding requests are up to $21,000 for activities such as reviewing studies, collecting information, and participating in consultation meetings.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component program, you must:
Indigenous rights-holding group
DFO consultation notification
Related to fish habitat decisions
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component?
Reviewing studies, reports, and project information related to DFO decisions
Collecting information, data, studies, and Indigenous Knowledge to inform positions on fish and fish habitat issues
Supporting internal discussions and broader consultation participation
Preparing for and taking part in consultation meetings, workshops, conferences, and other assemblies
Providing views on potential impacts to Aboriginal and treaty rights
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component?
You can contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).
Where is the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component available?
The Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component?
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component is funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)