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Nation Rebuilding Program
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Supports nation rebuilding and capacity development
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : December 17, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Overview
In the last two years, organizations received about $410,000 per year on average. It supports nation rebuilding to increase nation-level capacity through activities such as engagement and consultation, governance and constitution development, capacity-building, and research.
Activities funded
- Community engagement and consultation initiatives
- Nation-level capacity development training, workshops, and leadership development
- Governance development activities, including advisory committees and governance-structure gatherings
- Nation priority-setting and discussions on issues and opportunities to rebuild as a nation
- Constitution development and research/information gathering (e.g., Elder interviews, archival research)
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 410,000
Nationwide engagement and constitution drafting to strengthen Indigenous governance structures
$ 405,000
Priority-setting gatherings and governance training to build nation capacity
Documents Needed
- Completed Nation Rebuilding Program Application Form (PAW #76966798)
- Details on consultant and professional services
- Authorizations from each participating community/organization (e.g., Band Council Resolutions or support letters)
- Proof of incorporation and good standing
- Disclosure statements (former public servants involvement and all prospective funding sources)
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an eligible Indigenous entity or organization supporting nation rebuilding.
- The proposed initiative must support nation rebuilding efforts that increase capacity at the larger nation level.
- The applicant must be mandated by each participating member community/organization to undertake the initiative on their behalf.
- The applicant must be incorporated and in good standing.
- The application must include a plan for reporting to member communities on use of funds, activities, and results.
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous nations entities (self-defined and representing nation-based collectives)
- Nation member communities or member organizations (on behalf of nation entities)
- Section 35 rights-bearing Métis entities
- National and regional Indigenous organizations
- Self-governing Indigenous governments
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Consultant and professional service costs related to the initiative
- Costs associated with reporting to member communities on use of funds, activities, and results
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Access application form
- Locate the Nation Rebuilding Program Application Form on the Proposals, Applications, Work Plans (PAW) page under PAW #76966798.
- Compile details on consultant and professional services.
- Gather proof the applicant is incorporated and in good standing.
- Prepare proof the applicant is mandated to act for each participating member community/organization (e.g., Band Council Resolutions or support letters) from each participant.
- Prepare disclosure regarding any former public servants involved (Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service).
- Prepare a description of how the applicant will report to member communities on use of funds, activities, and results.
- Prepare disclosure of all prospective funding sources for the initiative, including other government sources expected.
- Email the completed application package to the program email address указан in the guidelines.
- Address it to the Director, Negotiation Support Directorate, Fiscal Branch, Treaties and Aboriginal Government.
- Use the required subject line format: Name of the applicant — Nation rebuilding submission 2021 to 2022.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Preference is given to Indigenous nations representing multiple Indigenous communities.
- The application requires disclosure of any former public servants involved (Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service).
- The application requires disclosure of all prospective funding sources, including other government funding.
- Applicants must describe how they will report back to member communities on use of funds, activities, and results.
Contacts
aadnc.unitedufinancement-nego-fundingunit-nego.aandc@canada.ca
Canada
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