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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Up to 45% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 1, 2023
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario shares forestry and mining revenues with participating First Nations. The agreement supports economic development, education, health, community development, and cultural development, with funding tied to revenue-sharing calculations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Ontario
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
- Economic development initiatives
- Community development initiatives
- Cultural development initiatives
- Education initiatives
- Health-related initiatives
Documents Needed
- Band Council Resolution approving the agreement
- Annual report
- Final report
- Insurance certificate or other proof of insurance
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Participating First Nations in Ontario
- First Nations represented by Grand Council Treaty #3
- First Nations represented by Mushkegowuk Council
- First Nations represented by Wabun Tribal Council
Eligible expenses
- Capital and operating expenditures for the benefit of participating First Nations.
- Administrative costs related to managing and distributing the funds.
- Costs related to reporting, dispute resolution, and evaluation participation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Per capita distributions to members or others
- Distributions to Indigenous communities outside Ontario
- Litigation costs
- Investing funds without advancing the agreement objectives
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Participating communities in northern Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Annual and final reports are reviewed by the Province after submission.
- The Province may raise concerns and request that they be addressed by a set deadline.
- Funding can be withheld if reporting or insurance requirements are not met.
- The parties receive funding reports and may review them within 30 days.
- An independent evaluation is completed during the agreement term.
Additional information
- The agreement covers fiscal years 2018-2019 to 2022-2023.
- Funding is shared through separate forestry and mining calculations.
- Reporting and insurance proof are required before payments are made.
- An independent evaluation of the agreement is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Resource Revenue Sharing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Resource Revenue Sharing. 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 Resource Revenue Sharing?
Ontario shares forestry and mining revenues with participating First Nations. The agreement supports economic development, education, health, community development, and cultural development, with funding tied to revenue-sharing calculations.
How much funding can be received?
Resource Revenue Sharing Funds up to 45% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Resource Revenue Sharing program?
To be eligible for the Resource Revenue Sharing program, you must:
Participating First Nation or council
Associated with listed resource areas
Required reporting and resolutions
What expenses are eligible under Resource Revenue Sharing?
Economic development initiatives
Community development initiatives
Cultural development initiatives
Education initiatives
Health-related initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Resource Revenue Sharing?
You can contact Government of Ontario or by phone at 705-268-3594.
Where is the Resource Revenue Sharing available?
The Resource Revenue Sharing program is available Nord-du-Québec, Ontario.
Is the Resource Revenue Sharing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Resource Revenue Sharing is a Partnering and Collaboration