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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
Latest source updateLast Update: July 5, 2026Latest change: The offshore wind grant content was expanded from a brief overview to a full applicant guide with new eligibility, funding, deadline, and submission details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 5, 2026
Latest change: The offshore wind grant content was expanded from a brief overview to a full applicant guide with new eligibility, funding, deadline, and submission details.
Applicant Guide Added for Offshore Wind Grant Round 1
The source content now shows an Applicant Guide for Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding - Round 1, replacing the earlier brief program overview. It adds explicit eligibility rules, eligible and ineligible activities and expenses, assessment criteria, and submission instructions, and it shows the call as Closed with a proposal deadline of December 18, 2024. Funding terms are now detailed, including maximum program funding of $10,000 per project per fiscal year for up to 3 fiscal years, 100% of total project costs, and a 100% stacking limit with other Canadian government sources. The guide also makes the target scope more specific for Indigenous and coastal communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, including fishers and related associations in the Accord Areas.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
December 18, 2024
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous applicants based in Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador, including Indigenous communities or governments, tribal councils or similar entities, national or regional Indigenous councils, and Indigenous majority-owned and controlled for-profit or not-for-profit organizations
See full eligibility
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
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Activities that support Indigenous and coastal communities and organizations in increasing their knowledge and information related to offshore wind development
- Engaging a third party to facilitate and support engagement with governments, regulators, offshore wind developers, and experts
- Activities that support participation in marine data collection activities related to potential future offshore wind development
- Hosting community meetings or workshops to share and discuss offshore wind considerations, opportunities, and information
- Facilitating the sharing, collection, and conservation of Indigenous and community knowledge related to areas where offshore wind development may occur
Documents Needed
- Proposal questions 1-10
- Proposal budget template and questions 11-13
- Supporting documentation such as letters of support or Band Council Resolution
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous applicants based in Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador, including Indigenous communities or governments, tribal councils or similar entities, national or regional Indigenous councils, and Indigenous majority-owned and controlled for-profit or not-for-profit organizations
- Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as regional and community development corporations, research associations, and industry associations
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for employees on the payroll of the applicant organization, for the actual time spent on the project
- Professional and contracting services
- Printing services and translation
- Data collection services, including processing, analysis and management
- Facility expenses for seminars and conference room rentals, excluding hospitality
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Proposal preparation costs
- Capital expenditures, construction costs, and building renovation costs
- Lost income and purchase of land
- Costs associated with the protection of intellectual property
- Salary benefits unrelated to the project, such as employee bonuses
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Selection criteria
- How well the Project addresses overall OWP Program and Grant Funding objectives
- The ability and capacity of the Applicant to deliver the Project, based on the proposed Project team and its individual and collective experience and expertise
- Clearly described and achievable Project timelines and milestones
- Detailed budget with verifiable cost estimates for the Project activity(ies)
- Clearly described risks to the success of the Project and mitigation strategies, where applicable
How to apply
- Read the proposal questions and prepare your responses in a separate document
- Complete the online proposal application form with your prepared responses
- Review the proposal budget template and questions, and prepare your budget in Word, Excel, or CSV
Processing and Agreement
- Complete proposals will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis during the Call for Proposals or until the funding has been allocated.
- The Program will reserve up to 40% of Grant Funding for Indigenous applicants for this Call for Proposals.
- If actual Total Government assistance exceeds the eligible expenditures, NRCan will adjust its level of funding and seek reimbursement if necessary.
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
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:
Legal entity validly registered or incorporated in Canada
Project must contribute to offshore wind information-sharing or knowledge-building
Expected outcomes must be defined at the outset
What expenses are eligible under Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)?
Activities that support Indigenous and coastal communities and organizations in increasing their knowledge and information related to offshore wind development
Engaging a third party to facilitate and support engagement with governments, regulators, offshore wind developers, and experts
Activities that support participation in marine data collection activities related to potential future offshore wind development
Hosting community meetings or workshops to share and discuss offshore wind considerations, opportunities, and information
Facilitating the sharing, collection, and conservation of Indigenous and community knowledge related to areas where offshore wind development may occur
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 or by phone at none.
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