How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $3500 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-02-28T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component?

Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component is funded by Transport Canada

Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component

Q: What are Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be an Indigenous community or organization with potential or established Aboriginal or Treaty rights. The applicant must be potentially adversely affected by a decision being contemplated by Transport Canada under the CNWA and/or WAHVA. The applicant must have received a notification from Transport Canada’s Indigenous Relations Unit or Navigation Protection Program regarding a proposed project application under review.

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Grants support Indigenous participation in Transport Canada consultations

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The Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) from Transport Canada offers grants with a maximum funding amount of $3,500 to support the effective participation of Indigenous communities in consultation activities related to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. Eligible activities include participation in workshops and meetings, data collection, and providing feedback on potential impacts on Aboriginal and Treaty rights.

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Maximum grant amount per project is $3,500.
The maximum amount may be increased on a case-by-case basis if funds are available and justified by the project's scope, subject to prior discussion with Transport Canada.
Administrative expenses are eligible up to 15% of total project costs.

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Organizing or participating in workshops, meetings, or assemblies that support project-related consultations with Transport Canada.
Collecting, developing, and providing data, information, or studies to inform Indigenous positions on project decisions being considered by Transport Canada.
Providing feedback to Transport Canada regarding potential impacts on Aboriginal and Treaty rights, including suggestions for minimizing or accommodating these impacts.
Reviewing studies and reports relevant to projects under review by Transport Canada.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's Indigenous status and involvement in relevant projects.

The applicant must be or represent an Indigenous community or organization with potential or established Aboriginal or Treaty rights.
Eligible entities include Indigenous governments, tribal councils, nationally or regionally representative Indigenous organizations, and Indigenous development corporations.
Eligible recipients also include Indigenous communities, Bands, Settlements, District Councils, Chiefs’ Councils, Tribal Councils, Indigenous Associations, and Indigenous Economic Institutions.
The applicant must be potentially adversely affected by a decision contemplated by Transport Canada under the CNWA and/or the WAHVA.
The applicant must have received a notification from Transport Canada’s Indigenous Relations Unit or Navigation Protection Program regarding a proposed project application under review.

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Indigenous governments, tribal councils, and regional Indigenous governments
Nationally or regionally representative Indigenous organizations
Indigenous development corporations
Indigenous communities, bands, or settlements
Indigenous associations, organizations, societies, commissions, councils, authorities, boards, economic institutions, corporations, or co-operatives
Partnerships or aggregations of Indigenous communities or organizations

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Staff salaries and benefits.
Professional fees for contracted services.
Room rentals and facility costs.
Public outreach and communications materials, including activity costs.
Translation costs.
Honoraria.
Travel expenditures, such as hotel accommodation, car rental, kilometer rates, transportation (bus, train, ferry, airplane fares), and meals and incidentals, based on National Joint Council Travel Directive rates.
Administrative expenses up to 15% of total costs, including general administration, rent, insurance, office equipment rental, and membership fees.
Provincial Sales Tax, Goods and Services Tax, or Harmonized Sales Tax not eligible for a rebate by the recipient.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) are based on their relevance to fostering Indigenous participation in consultation activities under the CNWA and WAHVA, and their potential impact on Indigenous communities and organizations.

Direct interest or impact on Indigenous rights by the project proposal.
Relevance of community or Indigenous knowledge to the proposed project.
Expertise in assessing anticipated effects of the proposed project.
Potential impact on treaty lands, settlement lands, or traditional territories.
Alignment of project activities with the objectives of the CNWA and WAHVA.

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Review Eligibility

Ensure your organization or community qualifies as an eligible recipient, such as being a recognized Indigenous community or organization.
Verify that the project aligns with eligible activities under CNWA and/or WAHVA consultations.

Prepare Application

Download and complete the application form provided by Transport Canada.
Gather necessary information including the legal name of the organization and contact details.
Ensure the proposed project and consultation activities are clearly outlined, including impacts on Aboriginal or Treaty rights.
Compile budget information detailing a breakdown of eligible expenses.

Contact for Assistance (if required)

If your application exceeds $3,500, contact the regional Indigenous Relations Unit for consultation about your proposed approach prior to submission.

Submit Application

Email the completed application form and supporting documents to IndigenousParticipation-ParticipationAutochtone@tc.gc.ca.
Ensure all documents are correctly attached and sent before submission.

Post-Submission Process

Await written acknowledgment of application receipt from Transport Canada within 10 business days.
Be prepared to provide clarifications if requested by Transport Canada during the evaluation process.

Notification of Approval

If approved, receive a funding approval letter detailing eligible start dates for incurring costs.

Completion of Activity

Sign the attestation form sent after project completion to confirm the usage of funds.
Submit the signed form no later than 30 days after activity completion to avoid repayment of funding.

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Transport Canada aims to acknowledge receipt of applications within 10 business days.
Payments are issued within 20 business days after fulfillment of funding agreement requirements.
An attestation form confirming the use of funds must be submitted within 30 days of activity completion.
If the attestation form is not provided, Transport Canada may request the return of funding.