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Premières nations-municipalités collaboration
Joint First Nation-municipality development support
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,600 - $ 35,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2019
Location
Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Canada
Overview
Up to $35,000 is available for capacity building. The program supports First Nations and neighboring municipalities in joint community economic development and land-use planning projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,600 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2019
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Joint community economic development planning
- Joint land-use planning
- Development of a shared vision and partnership agreement
- Implementation of a joint economic development initiative
Documents Needed
- Joint application form
- First Nation section of the form
- Municipality section of the form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nation governments
- Municipal governments
- Joint First Nation-municipality partnerships
Eligible expenses
- Workshop costs
- Travel and accommodation for peer mentoring
- Learning visit and study visit costs
- Capacity-building activities for the joint initiative
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clear need for support in joint community economic development
- Political interest and leadership from both communities
- Ability to assign staff to the initiative
- Understanding of the program’s objectives and expectations
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose which community representative completes their section first
- Step 2: Complete the English or French version of the form
- Step 3: Save the form using both applicant names
- Step 4: Send the form to the co-applicant
- Step 5: Complete the joint section together
- Step 6: Email the completed application to CEDI@edo.ca
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and shortlisted candidates are contacted.
- Selected applicants may be invited to an interview.
- Successful applicants are notified by the program team.
- Approved partners work through a structured two-year process with workshops and a joint working group.
Additional information
- One new First Nation–Municipality partnership is selected.
- The program is delivered by FCM and Cando.
- No direct participation costs are charged.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Premières nations-municipalités collaboration Program
What is the Premières nations-municipalités collaboration?
Up to $35,000 is available for capacity building. The program supports First Nations and neighboring municipalities in joint community economic development and land-use planning projects.
How much funding can be received?
Premières nations-municipalités collaboration Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Premières nations-municipalités collaboration program?
To be eligible for the Premières nations-municipalités collaboration program, you must:
Joint First Nation-municipality application
Need for economic development support
Leadership and staff commitment
What expenses are eligible under Premières nations-municipalités collaboration?
Joint community economic development planning
Joint land-use planning
Development of a shared vision and partnership agreement
Implementation of a joint economic development initiative
Who can I contact for more information about the Premières nations-municipalités collaboration?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by email at CEDI@edo.ca or by phone at 1-613-277-2684.
Where is the Premières nations-municipalités collaboration available?
The Premières nations-municipalités collaboration program is available across Canada.
Is the Premières nations-municipalités collaboration a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Premières nations-municipalités collaboration is a Partnering and Collaboration