Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500,000 per year in operational funding for tribal councils. It supports grouped services, member First Nation capacity development, and related work plans and reporting.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Delivery of grouped programs and services for member First Nations
- Core administrative operations of the tribal council
- Capacity development activities for member First Nations
Documents Needed
- Tribal Council Funding application form
- Tribal Council work plan
- Supporting documents, if applicable
- Declaration section completed
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tribal councils
- First Nations tribal councils with member communities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not recognized tribal councils
- Tribal councils with fewer than two member First Nations
- Applicants without a clear mandate from member First Nations
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages
- Office rent and overhead
- Basic administrative costs
- Administration linked to funded services and major programs
- Member First Nation capacity development
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs already funded by another program
- Advocacy or political activities
- Costs for services or projects not under the program mandate
- Transfers of funding to member First Nations for their own administration or capacity costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Specific CIRNAC/SAC regional office jurisdiction
Processing and Agreement
- Application and work plan are reviewed by the regional office.
- Funding is based on the approved work plan and available program data.
- Member First Nation approvals are required before approval.
- Approved applications lead to a funding agreement.
- Annual reporting and audited financial statements are used for ongoing compliance review.
Additional information
- Annual application and work plan required.
- Member First Nations must approve the work plan and report.
- Funding level is based on the number of member First Nations, on-reserve population, and continuous major programs.
- Annual reports and audited financial statements are required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tribal Council Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tribal Council Funding. 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 Tribal Council Funding?
This program provides up to $500,000 per year in operational funding for tribal councils. It supports grouped services, member First Nation capacity development, and related work plans and reporting.
How much funding can be received?
Tribal Council Funding Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tribal Council Funding program?
To be eligible for the Tribal Council Funding program, you must:
Recognized tribal council
Clear member mandate
At least two member First Nations
What expenses are eligible under Tribal Council Funding?
Delivery of grouped programs and services for member First Nations
Core administrative operations of the tribal council
Capacity development activities for member First Nations
Who can I contact for more information about the Tribal Council Funding?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Tribal Council Funding available?
The Tribal Council Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Tribal Council Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tribal Council Funding is a Grant and Funding