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Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation
Supports Indigenous development in Québec
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the economic, social, and community development of Indigenous people in Québec. It funds promising projects such as business development, community infrastructure, consultation support, social development, and urban services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Consultation offices and consultation response activities
- Economic development, business startup, and business consolidation projects
- Community infrastructure renovation, expansion, or construction
- Community action, social development, and urban service projects
- Projects supporting Indigenous participation in government consultations
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Amount requested
- Financial need justification
- Recent financial statements, if applicable
- Band council resolution, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous businesses
- Indigenous community action organizations
- Indigenous non-profit organizations
- Organizations mandated to represent Indigenous nations and communities
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous organizations not serving Indigenous people
- Organizations whose projects do not fit the selected component
- Projects involving third-party consultations or business partnership negotiations in the consultation support component
Eligible expenses
- Project operating costs and implementation expenses
- Document production, preparation, drafting, and translation
- Specialists’ fees, travel, meetings, and consultation tables
- Wages, professional fees, and service contracts where applicable
- Equipment, software, and related training where eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt repayment, deficits, and working capital for economic development projects
- Land, building purchases, and regular maintenance
- Motor vehicles, equipment purchases in some components, and certain infrastructure costs
- Costs incurred before the application is submitted
- Third-party consultations and partnership negotiations with businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Indigenous communities and organizations in Québec
- Urban environments in Québec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by the Secrétariat.
- Relevant ministries, agencies, and partners may review the proposal when needed.
- The Secrétariat makes a recommendation and sends an approval or refusal letter.
- If approved, an acceptance letter is issued and a funding agreement is signed when required.
- Applicants must provide reports and keep separate accounts for project-related spending.
Additional information
- The program is part of the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV.
- Applications and funding agreements are managed by the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Premières Nations et les Inuit.
- Projects and funding requests must follow the specific rules of the relevant component.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation. 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 Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation?
This program supports the economic, social, and community development of Indigenous people in Québec. It funds promising projects such as business development, community infrastructure, consultation support, social development, and urban services.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation program, you must:
Must fit a program component
Must benefit Indigenous communities
Must meet deadlines
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation?
Consultation offices and consultation response activities
Economic development, business startup, and business consolidation projects
Community infrastructure renovation, expansion, or construction
Community action, social development, and urban service projects
Projects supporting Indigenous participation in government consultations
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at financement_fia4@mce.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation available?
The Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation is a Partnering and Collaboration