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Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)
Support for offshore wind community engagement
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 18, 2024
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 per year to support Indigenous and coastal communities engaged in offshore wind development. It funds engagement, consultation, knowledge-sharing, and related support activities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 18, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community engagement and consultation on offshore wind development
- Sharing information and increasing knowledge about offshore wind
- Facilitating discussions with governments, regulators, and developers
- Supporting participation in marine data collection-related activities
- Community meetings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities
Documents Needed
- Completed online proposal form
- Project budget template
- Supporting documents such as letters of support or Band Council Resolution
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities and governments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador
- Tribal councils and similar Indigenous entities
- Indigenous councils and tribal organizations
- Canadian incorporated for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Industry, research, regional development, and community organizations related to coastal or offshore wind engagement
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for staff working on the project
- Professional and contracting services
- Printing, translation, and data collection services
- Facility costs for meetings or seminars
- Travel, meals, accommodation, and eligible tax costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Proposal preparation costs
- Capital, construction, and building renovation costs
- Land purchases and lost income
- Intellectual property protection costs
- Employee bonuses and other unrelated salary benefits
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed after submission and assessed against mandatory criteria.
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is allocated.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision by email.
- Selected proposals undergo due diligence before the grant agreement is drafted.
- No funding obligation exists until the agreement is signed by all parties.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted online only.
- A final narrative report is due three months after project completion.
- Selected projects may be subject to a due diligence process before the grant agreement is finalized.
- Grant agreements include public communication and acknowledgement requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program). 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 Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)?
This program provides up to $10,000 per year to support Indigenous and coastal communities engaged in offshore wind development. It funds engagement, consultation, knowledge-sharing, and related support activities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
How much funding can be received?
Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program) program?
To be eligible for the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program) program, you must:
Registered legal entity in Canada
Indigenous or coastal community focus
Project linked to offshore wind engagement
What expenses are eligible under Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)?
Community engagement and consultation on offshore wind development
Sharing information and increasing knowledge about offshore wind
Facilitating discussions with governments, regulators, and developers
Supporting participation in marine data collection-related activities
Community meetings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at Offshorewindpredevelopment-predeveloppementeolienextracotier@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program) available?
The Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program) program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia.
Is the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program) is a Grant and Funding