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Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation
Supports Indigenous participation in Québec consultations
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly of Québec
See full eligibility
Overview
Support for consultation helps Indigenous nations and communities in Québec take part in consultation and cooperation processes initiated by the Government of Québec. It funds consultation offices, structuring projects, and expert advice to support participation in government consultations and related discussion activities.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- The creation and operation of a consultation office
- Other activities carried out by a nation or community to help achieve the objectives of consultation processes initiated by the Government of Québec
- Structural projects to make it easier to take part in consultation processes initiated by the Government of Québec
- Activities to plan for and participate in a discussion process as part of a specific project to offer solutions to various issues or problems, including the hiring of a liaison officer
Documents Needed
- Most recent financial statements, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly of Québec
- Organizations holding a mandate from one or more Indigenous nations or communities to act on their behalf during consultations and specific projects
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
- Operating costs of a consultation office
- Producing, preparing, drafting and translating documents
- Specialists’ fees, travel costs, costs incurred for meetings and assemblies, and costs incurred for participating in round tables with various partners
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenditures to erase an accumulated deficit
- Purchase and renovation of buildings and spaces
- Purchases of land, equipment, and motorized vehicles
- Compensation for permanent employees who manage or take part in a project when those employees already receive compensation for the same period
- Expenditures incurred to participate in consultations initiated by third parties or to negotiate or implement partnership agreements with businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Indigenous communities and organizations in Québec
- Urban environments in Québec
Selection criteria
- Applications may be reviewed in terms of relevance, feasibility, and funding options.
How to apply
- Submit the application to financement_fia4@mce.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- The SAA examines the applications for funding.
- As necessary, applications are sent to the relevant government departments and agencies and other partners for review in terms of relevance, feasibility and funding options.
- The SAA makes recommendations.
- Acceptance or rejection letters are mailed to applicants.
- If a project is approved, an acceptance letter is mailed and a funding agreement is signed with the promoter.
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
Availability timeline
2026
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Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Assistance for Indigenous People in Urban EnvironmentsConsultation support for Indigenous communities
- Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community ActionSupport for Indigenous community organizations
- Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Infrastructure
- Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic DevelopmentSupports Indigenous community development initiatives
- Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Loan GuaranteesSupport for Indigenous projects in Québec
- Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Social Development
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation Program
What is the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation?
Support for consultation helps Indigenous nations and communities in Québec take part in consultation and cooperation processes initiated by the Government of Québec. It funds consultation offices, structuring projects, and expert advice to support participation in government consultations and related discussion activities.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 31, 2026.
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:
For Category I, the nation or community must have been asked to take part in a consultation process.
For Category II, the project must clearly help the nation or community take part in consultations initiated by the Government of Québec.
Projects must be submitted by December 31, 2026 and completed by March 31, 2027.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Support for consultation?
The creation and operation of a consultation office
Other activities carried out by a nation or community to help achieve the objectives of consultation processes initiated by the Government of Québec
Structural projects to make it easier to take part in consultation processes initiated by the Government of Québec
Activities to plan for and participate in a discussion process as part of a specific project to offer solutions to various issues or problems, including the hiring of a liaison officer
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 Grant and Funding