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Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component
Supports Indigenous participation and capacity building
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Le Programme de financement pour la participation Autochtone – Volet Capacité appuie les collectivités et les organisations autochtones au Canada afin de renforcer leur participation aux processus liés à la LENC et à la LEBAD. Il finance des consultations, des partenariats, des études menées par les Autochtones et la collecte de connaissances autochtones.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Encouraging and supporting participation and collaboration with Indigenous communities and organizations in Transport Canada consultation and engagement processes.
- Supporting Indigenous capacity to develop and maintain partnerships and collaborative opportunities between Transport Canada and Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Providing capacity support for activities such as Indigenous-led studies that promote long-term benefits aligned with the objectives of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act and/or the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act.
- Creating opportunities for Indigenous communities and organizations to gather information, provide their views, and collect, protect and use Indigenous knowledge to advance Transport Canada initiatives and inform decision-making processes.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities and organizations.
How to apply
- Contact us to receive a copy of the project proposal templates that must be used to complete your application package.
- Review the applicant’s guide to fill out your application.
- Your application must be signed, accurate and complete before submitting it.
- Submit your application electronically by email to IndigenousParticipation-ParticipationAutochtone@tc.gc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
We will confirm receipt of all application packages.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based componentFunding for Indigenous consultation participation
- Indigenous Participant Funding Program: Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan componentSupports Indigenous participation in contaminated site consultations
- Indigenous Participant Funding Program: Policy-based componentSupports Indigenous participation in navigation policy processes
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component Program
What is the Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component?
Le Programme de financement pour la participation Autochtone – Volet Capacité appuie les collectivités et les organisations autochtones au Canada afin de renforcer leur participation aux processus liés à la LENC et à la LEBAD. Il finance des consultations, des partenariats, des études menées par les Autochtones et la collecte de connaissances autochtones.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component?
Encouraging and supporting participation and collaboration with Indigenous communities and organizations in Transport Canada consultation and engagement processes.
Supporting Indigenous capacity to develop and maintain partnerships and collaborative opportunities between Transport Canada and Indigenous communities and organizations.
Providing capacity support for activities such as Indigenous-led studies that promote long-term benefits aligned with the objectives of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act and/or the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act.
Creating opportunities for Indigenous communities and organizations to gather information, provide their views, and collect, protect and use Indigenous knowledge to advance Transport Canada initiatives and inform decision-making processes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at IndigenousParticipation-ParticipationAutochtone@tc.gc.ca.
Where is the Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component available?
The Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component?
Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) – Capacity Component is funded by Transport Canada (TC)