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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 application section
- Municipality application section
- Board resolutions confirming commitment
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Premières nations-municipalités collaboration. 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 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