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Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs
Supports community economic development projects
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- Funding available
- $ 100
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding supports sustainable economic development in northern communities affected by the Kitimat-Kemano project and the Nechako Reservoir. Eligible projects include infrastructure, capacity building, planning and research, as well as contracted services, materials, supplies, and incremental labour costs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Minimum funding
- $100
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- District of Vanderhoof, Kitamaat Village, Village of Burns Lake, Village of Fraser Lake
- British Columbia
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development, Business Associations, Not Elsewhere Classified
- Target groups
- General public, Indigenous peoples, Rural / Remote communities, Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Scope
- Regional
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Latest changes
Official source: nkdf.org
August 18, 2026
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- First Nations
- Legally incorporated non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Private businesses seeking direct subsidy
- Economic Development Corporations
- Projects already in progress
Eligible expenses
- Contracted goods and services
- Capital costs, materials, and supplies
- Incremental labour costs, including related travel
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land purchases
- Routine maintenance and municipal infrastructure projects funded through taxes
- Wages for employees doing their regular jobs, including public works labour
- Sponsorships, travel for event attendance, and festival prize money
- GST and projects already in progress
Eligible geographic areas
- Kitamaat Village
- Haisla
- Southside
- Nee Tahi Buhn Band
- Cheslatta Carrier Nation
- Skin Tyee Band
- Village of Burns Lake
- Ts'il Kaz Koh
- Lake Babine Nation (Woyenne)
- Stellat'en First Nation
- Village of Fraser Lake
- Nadleh Whut’en Band
- Fort Fraser
- District of Vanderhoof
- Saik’uz First Nation
Activities funded
- Infrastructure projects that support local and regional economic development
- Capacity-building projects such as marketing, branding, signage, and community events
- Planning and research projects such as feasibility studies and market research
How to apply
- Submit an Initial Project Concept to verify project eligibility.
- To confirm eligibility, you may also call the Manager before applying.
- If NKDF indicates your project is eligible for funding, complete the Application Form.
- Submit the completed Application Form with all attachments.
Documents Needed
- Initial Project Concept form
- Completed Application Form
- Supporting documents
- Certificate of Incorporation, for non-profit societies
- Most recent financial statements
Selection criteria
- Alignment with long-term economic development goals
- Financial or in-kind contribution from the applicant
- Potential to attract additional public or private investment
- Long-term job creation or job retention
- Local sourcing and community collaboration
Processing and Agreement
- The Manager will review your application and ask for additional information until it is complete.
- After Directors have considered your application, the Manager will contact you with the funding decision.
- A final project report is due one month after the project is completed.
- The Project Completion Reporting Form and Actual Project Expenses Table must be completed and all invoices for the project submitted.
- Final payment will be issued after the Project Completion Report is reviewed and approved.
Additional information
- Projects must be completed within the reporting requirements set by NKDF.
- For grants of $20,000 or more, an annual follow-up report is required one year after final payment.
- Projects under $7,500 are reviewed on a continuous intake basis.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
Program Guidelines - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund SocietyProgram Guidelines - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund SocietyRequests Under $7,500 - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund SocietyApplication form
Final Report Forms - Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund SocietyNechako-Kitamaat Development FUND Society Annual Follow-UP ReportNechako-Kitamaat Development FUND Society Grant Application
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs Program
What is the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs?
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding supports sustainable economic development in northern communities affected by the Kitimat-Kemano project and the Nechako Reservoir. Eligible projects include infrastructure, capacity building, planning and research, as well as contracted services, materials, supplies, and incremental labour costs.
How much funding can be received?
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs program?
To be eligible for the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs program, you must:
Local government, First Nation, or nonprofit
Serves eligible NKDF communities
Fits community economic development goals
What expenses are eligible under Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs?
Contracted goods and services
Capital costs, materials, and supplies
Incremental labour costs, including related travel
Who can I contact for more information about the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs?
You can contact Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society (NKDF) by email at manager@nkdf.org or by phone at 250-964-4066.
Where is the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs available?
The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society funding programs program is available the province of British Columbia.