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Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding
Funding for Indigenous regulatory participation
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 11, 2025
- Closing date : September 26, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Indigenous Participant Funding for the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations supports Indigenous groups participating in the regulatory development process in Canada. It can fund attendance at NRCan sessions, written submissions, professional services, and community capacity-building activities.
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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 : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 11, 2025
- Closing date : September 26, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attending or participating in NRCan-organized sessions about the proposed regulations
- Providing written submissions or comments to NRCan
- Organizing engagement sessions or surveys for fewer than 10 Indigenous groups, or for a community and neighboring groups
- Providing feedback to help guide the proposed regulation
Documents Needed
- Completed IMARs Participant Application Form
- Supporting documentation, if required
- Completed 2024-25 reporting requirements, if applicable
- Partnership confirmation documents, such as a Band Council Resolution or Letter of Support, if applying on behalf of a partnership
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous groups
Eligible expenses
- Travel to or participation in NRCan-organized sessions
- Professional services, such as legal or technical specialists and consultants
- Community capacity-building activities, when approved
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before April 1, 2025
- Costs related to ongoing business
- Lobbying costs
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Phase 2 IMARs objectives
- Eligibility and fit with the program requirements
- Feasibility of the proposed activities
- Financial viability and reasonable costs
- Risk and availability of contributions budget
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the IMARs Participant Application Form.
- Attach supporting documentation if needed.
- Include completed 2024-25 reporting requirements, if applicable.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application during the application period.
- Ensure contact details are current for follow-up.
- Step 3: Review and assessment
- NRCan reviews the application and may request more information.
- Applications are assessed before funding decisions are finalized.
- Step 4: Approval and agreement
- Applicants are notified by email if funding is approved.
- Finalize the Contribution Agreement before funds are issued.
Processing and Agreement
- Recipients must ensure expenses match the eligible activities listed in their contribution agreement.
Additional information
- The 2025-26 application period closed on September 26, 2025.
- Approved projects are published on Canada.ca through proactive disclosure.
- Recipients must keep claim forms and reports for three years.
- Applicants with an active 2024-25 IMARs Contribution Agreement must complete final reporting to be eligible for a new agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding Program
What is the Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding?
The Indigenous Participant Funding for the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations supports Indigenous groups participating in the regulatory development process in Canada. It can fund attendance at NRCan sessions, written submissions, professional services, and community capacity-building activities.
How much funding can be received?
Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 26, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding program?
To be eligible for the Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding program, you must:
Indigenous groups may participate
Participation must relate to the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations
Activities must be eligible under the program
What expenses are eligible under Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding?
Attending or participating in NRCan-organized sessions about the proposed regulations
Providing written submissions or comments to NRCan
Organizing engagement sessions or surveys for fewer than 10 Indigenous groups, or for a community and neighboring groups
Providing feedback to help guide the proposed regulation
Who can I contact for more information about the Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at imar-rama@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding available?
The Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding program is available across Canada.