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Post-Majority Support Services Funding
Prevention and protection funding for First Nations families
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Overview
The FNCFS Terms and Conditions support prevention and protection services for First Nations children, youth, young adults, families and communities on reserve and in Yukon, with a separate Appendix A for Ontario. Funding also covers First Nation Representative Services, capital assets, and housing-related support.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Prevention services
- Post-majority support services
- First Nation Representative Services
- Child protection services
- Supporting initiatives
Documents Needed
- Legal entity name, address, and telephone number
- Provincial delegation document or certification, if applicable
- Articles of incorporation or letters patent, and by-laws for corporations
- Band council resolution for each community represented or serviced
- Funding proposal or detailed plan with funding request
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Post-majority support services terms updated for Ontario
The post-majority support services terms and conditions now include Ontario-specific applicability changes, along with revised funding language in the supporting terms document.
A supporting terms-and-conditions document for the post-majority support services funding now adds an Ontario-specific appendix that supersedes the CHRT orders for Ontario. Several core sections are also marked as not applying in Ontario, changing where the terms apply and who they cover. The same source also adds or revises funding and basis-for-payment language tied to the reformed Ontario program, while the main instructions PDF shows only a minor heading update with no visible change to program rules, dates, or amounts.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nation(s)
- FNCFS agencies
- First Nation Service Providers
- National, Regional and Local Organizations
- The Government of Ontario
Who is not eligible
- First Nations and affiliated FNCFS Service Providers that receive funding under a jurisdictional agreement for the same services
- The Government of Ontario, for capital funding under the FNCFS Program
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, employee benefits, recruitment, training, and professional development
- Consultants, qualified professionals, paraprofessional services, and honoraria for Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Insurance, legal, banking, audit, evaluation, and IT-related costs
- Operation and administrative costs, including transportation
- Capital assets pre-approved by ISC through the plans outlined in Section A.7
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- The Government of Ontario is not eligible to receive capital funding under the FNCFS Program.
- Redirection of prevention services funding to child protection services is not permitted, except to fund least disruptive measures.
- Redirection of child protection services funding is not permitted.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program purpose and objectives
- Reasonableness of costs under CHRT orders
- Ability to meet substantive equality and culturally appropriate service needs
- Evidence of consultation, community needs, and planned results
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the request
- Identify priorities, activities, resources, and expected results.
- Gather supporting information and documentation for the request.
- Step 2: Submit through the applicable FNCFS process
- First Nations and authorized service providers submit a request on actuals or through planning models.
- Delegated and partially delegated agencies use existing claims or submission mechanisms.
- Step 3: Department review
- ISC reviews eligibility, entitlement, and risk.
- ISC may request additional information if needed.
- Step 4: Agreement and funding
- Enter into a contribution agreement if approved.
- Funding is then processed according to the agreement terms.
Processing and Agreement
- ISC confirms eligibility and entitlement of recipients before entering into a funding agreement or initiating an amendment.
- ISC conducts risk assessments covering governance, program management, financial and administrative capacity, accountability mechanisms, and financial position.
- Additional documentation may be requested to assess new funding recipients and determine funding eligibility and approaches.
- ISC conducts ongoing reviews and annual reassessments of funding recipients' accountability and capacity.
- Funding agreements may be amended to align with unexpended funding plan timelines.
Additional information
- Annual financial and performance reporting is required.
- An annual audited financial statement is required in all cases.
- Funding is provided through a contribution agreement.
- Recipients may need to provide supporting documentation for funding requests.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Post-Majority Support Services Funding Program
What is the Post-Majority Support Services Funding?
The FNCFS Terms and Conditions support prevention and protection services for First Nations children, youth, young adults, families and communities on reserve and in Yukon, with a separate Appendix A for Ontario. Funding also covers First Nation Representative Services, capital assets, and housing-related support.
How much funding can be received?
Post-Majority Support Services Funding Funds up to $150,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Post-Majority Support Services Funding program?
To be eligible for the Post-Majority Support Services Funding program, you must:
Eligible funding recipients include First Nation(s) and FNCFS Service Providers.
Some services are available only to specific recipient types.
Ontario has separate recipient rules under Appendix A.
What expenses are eligible under Post-Majority Support Services Funding?
Salaries, employee benefits, recruitment, training, and professional development
Consultants, qualified professionals, paraprofessional services, and honoraria for Elders and Knowledge Keepers
Insurance, legal, banking, audit, evaluation, and IT-related costs
Operation and administrative costs, including transportation
Capital assets pre-approved by ISC through the plans outlined in Section A.7
Who can I contact for more information about the Post-Majority Support Services Funding?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at sefpn-fncfs@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Where is the Post-Majority Support Services Funding available?
The Post-Majority Support Services Funding program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Post-Majority Support Services Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Post-Majority Support Services Funding is a Grant and Funding