Participant Funding Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-08-20T23:59:59Z.

Q: Is the Participant Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program?

Participant Funding Program is funded by Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program program, you must: • Must demonstrate how participation adds value or expertise to the assessment.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program?

You can contact Government of Canada by email at fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-582-1884.

Q: Where is the Participant Funding Program available?

The Participant Funding Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Participant Funding Program program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Participant Funding Program program.

Last Update: August 18, 2025

Canada

Supports public and Indigenous participation in federal impact assessments

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : August 20, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Participant Funding Program provides financial support to individuals, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous communities to facilitate their participation in federal impact assessments, including project-specific, regional, or strategic reviews. The program funds activities such as public engagement and consultation during key assessment stages, although the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Participation in project-specific, regional, or strategic impact assessments.
Engagement in public consultation or Indigenous consultation activities during assessments.
Contribution to follow-up programs associated with impact assessments.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 13,000

Coordinating stakeholder feedback for harbour redesign environmental study

$ 18,000

Facilitating Indigenous knowledge sharing at public impact assessment forums

$ 14,000

Engaging local residents in public consultations for mine expansion

$ 16,500

Community outreach on impacts of LNG project and Indigenous rights

$ 17,000

Collecting health and environmental data for regional wind farm proposal

$ 17,500

Preparation of technical review on pipeline impacts for assessment hearing

Eligibility

The applicant must be an individual, a non-profit organization, or an Indigenous community or organization.
The applicant must seek to participate in a project-specific, regional, or strategic assessment.
The applicant must demonstrate how their participation will add value or provide relevant knowledge or expertise to the assessment.
The applicant must meet at least one of the following: have a direct local interest in the assessment area; possess community knowledge or Indigenous Knowledge relevant to the assessment; provide expert information on anticipated impacts of the project; or have an interest in the project's potential impacts on Treaty or traditional lands, settlement lands, or related rights.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations
Indigenous communities and organizations
Individuals

Eligible expenses

Expenses for participation activities related to the assessment, provided that invoices and/or receipts are submitted for reimbursement.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies, organizations, and communities located in Canada.
Individuals or organizations with a direct or local interest in the area of impact assessment conducted in Canada.

Selection criteria

Demonstration of how participation will add value to the assessment process.
Provision of relevant knowledge or expertise to the assessment.

How to apply

Review eligibility and project details

Identify the assessment project you wish to participate in
Review eligibility criteria for the Participant Funding Program

Complete the application form

Download the application form specific to the chosen assessment project
Complete the application form accurately
Gather all necessary supporting documents

Submit your application

Submit your completed application form and supporting documents by email to fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Ensure submission is before the applicable deadline for your chosen project

Await funding decision

Wait for the Agency to evaluate your application
The Agency will communicate funding decisions, typically within one to two months after the application deadline

Sign the funding agreement

If approved, sign a contribution or grant agreement as instructed

Submit financial report for reimbursement

Prepare a detailed financial report if required under your agreement
Submit supporting invoices and receipts for reimbursement of eligible expenses

Additional information

Applicants are generally informed of funding decisions within one to two months after the application deadline.
Successful applicants must enter into either a contribution or grant agreement.
Existing contribution agreement holders are required to submit a detailed financial report with supporting invoices and/or receipts for reimbursement.
Legislative and procedural updates to the program may occur following amendments to the Impact Assessment Act, with relevant resources updated accordingly.

Contacts

fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

1-866-582-1884

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant Funding 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 Participant Funding Program?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Participant Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program?

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program program?

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program?

Where is the Participant Funding Program available?

Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Participant Funding Program program?

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