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Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component

Funding for Indigenous consultation participation
Transport Canada (TC)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,500
Timeline
  • Open Date : March 1, 2024
Location
Canada

Overview

This program provides grants of up to $3,500 to support Indigenous participation in Transport Canada consultation processes. Eligible activities include workshops, meetings, data gathering, feedback on impacts, and review of related studies and reports.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : March 1, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Non-financial cooperative
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
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Workshops, meetings, and other consultation gatherings
  • Collection and development of data, information, and studies
  • Feedback on potential impacts on Aboriginal and Treaty rights
  • Review of studies and reports related to a project decision

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Legal name of the organization
  • Primary contact name and title
  • Mailing address and contact details
  • Budget breakdown of eligible expenditures

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous governments
  • Indigenous communities, bands, and settlements
  • Indigenous organizations, societies, and councils
  • Indigenous economic institutions, corporations, and cooperatives
  • Partnerships or aggregations of Indigenous communities or organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Staff salaries and benefits
  • Professional fees and contracted services
  • Room rentals and facility costs
  • Outreach, communications, translation, honoraria, and travel
  • Administrative costs up to 15% and non-recoverable taxes

Processing and Agreement

  • Transport Canada reviews the application for eligibility and may request clarification
  • Applicants receive written acknowledgment of receipt within 10 business days
  • Transport Canada decides whether to approve or reject the application
  • If approved, a funding approval letter is sent and the application becomes the official agreement
  • Payment is issued after the funding agreement requirements are fulfilled

Additional information

  • Applicants should contact Transport Canada’s regional Indigenous Relations Unit before submitting.
  • Applications over $3,500 require prior discussion of the consultation approach.
  • Approved applications become the official agreement with Transport Canada.
  • An attestation form must be submitted after the activities are completed.

Contacts

IndigenousParticipation-ParticipationAutochtone@tc.gc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based 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.

What is the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component?

This program provides grants of up to $3,500 to support Indigenous participation in Transport Canada consultation processes. Eligible activities include workshops, meetings, data gathering, feedback on impacts, and review of related studies and reports.

How much funding can be received?

Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component Funds up to $3,500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component program, you must: Indigenous community or organization Potentially affected by CNWA or WAHVA decision Received Transport Canada notice

What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component?

Workshops, meetings, and other consultation gatherings Collection and development of data, information, and studies Feedback on potential impacts on Aboriginal and Treaty rights Review of studies and reports related to a project decision

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component?

You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at IndigenousParticipation-ParticipationAutochtone@tc.gc.ca or by phone at none.

Where is the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component available?

The Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component program is available across Canada.

Is the Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component is a Grant and Funding

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