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Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component?

You can contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Q: Where is the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component available?

The Indigenous Habitat Participation Program: Grant component program is available across Canada.

Q: 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

Q: 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)

Last Update: March 19, 2026

Canada

Funding for Indigenous consultation on fish habitat projects

Grant and Funding

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Overview

At a glance

Eligible projects

Overview

The Indigenous Habitat Participation Program provides funding of up to $12,000 to Indigenous communities to support their participation in consultation activities related to Fisheries and Oceans Canada decisions under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act. Eligible activities include reviewing projects, collecting data and conducting studies, as well as attending meetings, workshops and conferences.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

No Condition

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

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

Community engagement workshops on fish habitat preservation

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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.