Funding Opportunities from Coast to Coast to Coast

NRT will consider all projects and activities meant to strengthen the institutional, governance, and community capacities in reclaiming and rebuilding resiliency, self-determination, and sovereignty within each Nation’s context.  Eligible costs include:

• Professional, legal, technical, and consulting fees (quotes are required if cost is $15,000 or more to one consultant/contractor/service provider
• Community engagement costs
• Supplies, materials, and equipment costs
• Capital materials and software acquisition
• Capacity development & training, mentorship, & Knowledge sharing related to the project
• Other reasonable administrative costs or any incremental costs associated with the project

Funding Note:

Award based on project, timeline 1-year grant of up to $60,000, or 2-year grant of up to $120,000.

One project per Nation or Tribal Council per year.

Supports projects that:                                                                                                                        

• Incorporate or make use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, or low-carbon heating technologies and practices.                                                                                                                    
• Offer broader environmental, social and economic benefits.                                                            
• Use proven technologies and practices (proven technologies usually correspond with a level 8 or above on the Technology Readiness Scale. Applicants are also encourage to submit projects that: help reduce GHG emissions in 2030 and align with Canada's goals for net-zero emissions by 2050.                  

Proposals that include non-First Nation partners must provide transparent and comprehensive information on the ownership and governance structure of the project, including details on decision-making processes. Email for Eligibility Criteria and Expression of Interest form.

The Indigenous Labour Market Fund (LMF) aims to help Indigenous communities gather data to identify employment gaps and opportunities. It focuses on training, recruitment, retention, and long-term employment strategies to boost Indigenous participation in relevant sectors. The fund also targets specific labor market issues affecting Indigenous people across British Columbia.

• Stream 1: Labour Market Plans/Studies
• Stream 2: Cultural Recognition Support
• Stream 3: Job Fairs.                  

Funding Note: Availability based on stream. Stream 1 – $150,000; Stream 2 – $250,000; Stream 3 – $75,000. Please inquire about multiple intake dates.

Columbia Power is committed to translating hydropower facility investments into benefits for people who live in the West Kootenay region of the Columbia Basin. The Community and First Nations Sponsorship programs are examples of how Columbia Power works to help build strong partnerships and vibrant communities where we operate our facilities.Columbia Power’s operations area encompasses the Lower Columbia River, Kootenay Lake, Slocan Valley, Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes and surrounding communities and is part of the unceded traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Syilx, Secwépemc and Sinixt Nations. Speak with a representative if your request is higher than $2,500.

Funding is available for projects focused on, but not limited to:

• Health, mental health and well-being
• Access to education and resources
• Preservation of the land and water
• Community building and enhancement
• Intergenerational language and cultural revitalization
• Preference may be given to programs where technology is being used to advance reconciliation

Requests eligible for funding:

• Your organization, community group or project supports Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) within Canada
• Your organization has not received funding from the Indigenous Communities Fund in the last two years
• You clearly address a pressing social or well-being need and create measurable community outcomes such as, but not limited to:
  • Accomplishing individual and community wellness and healing
  • Reviving cultural strength, knowledge and skills
  • Helping overcome geographical and economical barriersIncreasing social connections to help foster community engagement.

ISC BC Region's Housing Support Program provides a range of eligible activities for First Nations applying for housing funds. This includes training, capacity building, renovations and new home construction on-reserve.There are 2 separate HSP applications.

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First Nation applicants complete the relevant application(s) which support the housing priorities in their community:

• Governance and Capacity Application – Supports the creation of housing policies and plans, as well as training and capacity development.
• Housing Support Program Application – Provides a subsidy towards new home construction or purchase, regular and health and safety renovations and is inclusive of building inspection costs. Also provides a flat rate towards the construction of multi-unit (3 or more units) residential homes, which includes site preparation, building inspection costs and project management costs.                                                                          

Funding Note: Availability based on stream. Governance & Capacity - $100,000 maximum with 20% Nation contribution; Housing Support Program - $35,000 - $71,000 per home for new construction, half subsidy for regular renovations

SAH will reopen funding on a smaller scale with pre-construction grants for retrofit projects, and we will continue providing capacity development support to help housing providers move their projects forward.

While funding for capital projects and pilots will remain closed, SAH is working diligently to reopen the application portal for grants to support retrofit projects at the pre-constructions stage. A full program update is expected in the summer of 2026. At that point, SAH will publish details about the new funding offer, grant amounts, project criteria and processing timelines here on our website.

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The FNIF was created as a complementary source of funding to the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program and includes 9 categories of eligible infrastructure projects:

• Planning and skills development
• Solid waste management
• Roads and bridges
• Energy systems
• Connectivity
• Structural mitigation (previously disaster mitigation)
• Fire protection
• Cultural and recreational facilities
• Band administrative buildings

The First Nations Home EnergySave (FNHES) Learning Grant Program is a Fraser Basin Council initiative aimed at building the capacity of Indigenous individuals to advance energy efficiency through training and skills development.The initiative comes under the First Nations Home EnergySave Program, which supports peer learning and shared success stories among BC First Nations communities working to reduce home energy use and build local capacity.

Supports the creation or improvement of arts, heritage, culture, and creative innovation spaces. This program improves the access to, and quality of, professional arts and cultural facilities for residents and tourists alike. Funding Note: Applications are reviewed quarterly.

The Community Places program assists in creating, restoring, or improving community spaces to enhance overall quality of life. Eligible projects must be community-oriented and accessible to all members, not restricted to private memberships.                                                                            

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The types of projects that may be eligible include, but are not limited to:

• Community hall/event space renovations
• Clubhouse building improvements
• Public washrooms
• Outdoor multi-use plaza/pavilion
• Community gardens• Parks/playgrounds/pavilions
• Dog parks
• Local government managed trails and walkways
• Free of charge

The CEDR Program will provide remote communities with access to three funding streams to support their progress through various stages of planning and implementation of their decarbonization projects. This will ensure remote communities have financial supports throughout the lifecycle of their energy projects that meets them at the stage where they are at, whether it be at the beginning, early, mid, or late stages of planning or implementation of their decarbonization projects.                                                                                                                                            

The goal of the CEDR Program is to:

• Build remote community capacity to reduce reliance on diesel fuel for electricity generation and lead energy efficiency and clean energy projects
• Support remote community efforts to improve energy performance and minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in new and existing buildings
• Implement renewable energy generation projects to offset diesel generation.

Columbia Basin Trust supports residents in addressing community challenges and opportunities within the Trust's region. Project eligibility is determined solely by the Trust and may include strategic projects with broad support, capital projects like construction or renovations, and community-based research and planning initiatives such as feasibility studies and business planning. Projects must have significant positive impacts on Basin communities and should not include obligations of government such as Official Community Plans.

Provide financial support to First Nations and other eligible recipients to:invest in physical assets or services that mitigate health and safety risks in their communities make sure assets meet established codes and standards make sure assets are managed in a cost-effective and efficient manner that protects, maintains and maximizes asset life cyclemake sure the above activities are done in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner            

There are 8 categories of projects eligible for funding:

• Planning and skills development
• Solid waste management
• Roads and bridges
• Energy systems
• Connectivity
• Structural mitigation
• Cultural and recreational facilities
• Fire protection

The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects and related energy efficiency measures in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada.The program is working to reduce the use of fossil fuels for heating and electricity by increasing the use of local renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. This creates environmental, social and economic benefits to support healthier and more sustainable communities. Will accept applications only for the intent of maintaining a waiting list

For organizations to either expand an existing program or to develop a new program across multiple communities in B.C

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by BC Housing Management Commission(“BC Housing”) to Indigenous non-profit housing providers, First Nations, Indigenous government and other non-profit societies interested in creating new affordable rental housing units for Indigenous persons within the province of British Columbia that qualify under the Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund (IHF) program (IHF Program)

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Funding Note: Capital Grant per unit (secured by 35-year forgivable mortgage) set out 2024-2025 is$382,721 for all unit types. Interim Construction/Takeout Financing & Operating Subsidy

BCICEI funding will enable the implementation of cost-effective clean energy and efficiency projects through support for:

• Feasibility and site selection activities
• Environmental review and permitting
• Project design and engineering
• Demand side management.

The initiative will also target remote and off-grid communities seeking to reduce dependency on conventional diesel power generation.

For First Nations communities to:

• Proactively manage their infrastructure in a more sustainable way
• Take preventative measures with improved operations and maintenance

Each proposal will be assessed to see if it has met the proposal assessment criteria. The initiative encourages projects involving more than one community to promote partnerships among First Nations. The focus for this call for proposals is asset management awareness, planning, implementation and other aspects related to asset management.                                                                                                                                                            

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Funding Note:

• Phase 1 Awareness: $30,000 for a single FN$120,000 for recipients who represent 4 or more eligable parties.    
• Phase 2 Planning: $70,000 for a single FN$210,000 for recipients who represent 3 or more eligable parties.    
• Phase 3 Implementation: $20,000 for a single FN$60,000 for recipients representing 3 or more eligable parties.        
• Maintenance Management Planning: $20,000 for a single FN$60,000 for recipients representing 3 or more eligable parties. Other Asset Management Uses: $10,000 for single FN

This Renovation option of the Affordable Housing Fund provides low-interest loans and contributions to renovate and repair affordable and community housing. The Fund prioritizes partnerships between governments, non-profits, private sector and other partners. To qualify, you need to partner with a level of government to ensure a coordination of investments.The Affordable Housing Fund focuses on developing affordable energy efficient, accessible (PDF) and socially inclusive housing that is:

• mixed-income
• mixed-tenure
• mixed-use that includes affordable housing                                                                              

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