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Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP)
Funding to build reserve land management capacity
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to First Nations to build capacity for reserve land, natural resource, and environment management. It supports training a land manager, establishing a lands office, and carrying out land, environmental, and compliance activities under the Indian Act.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building capacity to manage reserve lands, resources, and the environment.
- Training and certifying a land manager for the community.
- Establishing a community lands office.
- Managing land, environmental, compliance, and natural resource activities under the Indian Act.
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form (PDP# 6978371)
- Band Council Resolution accepting the program terms
- Supporting documents, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations.
- Tribal councils.
Who is not eligible
- First Nations already at Level 3 are not eligible as new entrants.
Eligible expenses
- Training and certification of a land manager.
- Establishing and operating a community lands office.
- Costs linked to land, environment, and compliance management activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Experience with land administration under the Indian Act.
- Land management activity recorded in the Indian Lands Registry.
- Environmental management knowledge and capacity.
- Economic development opportunities.
- Past interest in land management.
- Low risk level under the General Assessment.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the Expression of Interest
- Fill out form PDP# 6978371.
- Answer all questions as indicated in the form.
- Step 2: Submit the form
- Send the completed form to the nearest Indigenous Services Canada regional office.
- Step 3: Await review and prioritization
- Applications are assessed as funding becomes available.
- Applicants are prioritized before admission to the program.
- Step 4: Confirm admission
- If accepted, submit a Band Council Resolution accepting the program terms.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed throughout the year as funds are available.
- Services Canada assesses applications to establish a priority order.
- If admitted, the First Nation must accept the program terms through a Band Council Resolution.
- Funding may be reduced or suspended if program terms are not met.
Additional information
- Program enrollment depends on available funding.
- Applicants must submit a Band Council Resolution once admitted.
- Prioritization may consider existing land-management activity and environmental capacity.
- Tools and checklists are provided to support compliance with program requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) Program
What is the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP)?
This program provides funding to First Nations to build capacity for reserve land, natural resource, and environment management. It supports training a land manager, establishing a lands office, and carrying out land, environmental, and compliance activities under the Indian Act.
How much funding can be received?
Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) program?
To be eligible for the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) program, you must:
First Nation managing land under the Indian Act.
Expression of interest required.
Subject to available funding.
What expenses are eligible under Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP)?
Building capacity to manage reserve lands, resources, and the environment.
Training and certifying a land manager for the community.
Establishing a community lands office.
Managing land, environmental, compliance, and natural resource activities under the Indian Act.
Who can I contact for more information about the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP)?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at rlemp@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9604.
Where is the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) available?
The Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) is a Grant and Funding