Indigenous Services Canada

Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP)- helps communities on reserve access emergency assistance services and  provides funding to build resiliency, prepare for natural hazards and respond to them using the 4 pillars of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. 
 

- Project funding is available for First Nations-led emergency management preparedness and non-structural mitigation and FireSmart initiatives, such as: - training opportunities - emergency management plan development and testing - tsunami preparedness - all hazard risk assessments - fire prevention and preparedness capacity building.- EMAP allows for the purchase of low-value equipment for emergency preparedness and mitigation projects through the program's proposal-based funding streams: Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness (NSMP) and FireSmart
 

- When emergency response and recovery needs go beyond the capacity of the individual citizens and First Nations or tribal councils, EMAP can help. EMAP reimburses response and recovery activities due to emergencies, helping the community recover in a timely, durable and holistic way. Eligible emergencies include ongoing or imminent: wildfire, flood, storm, earthquake.

Non-structural Mitigation Program Funding Stream Options:

• all-hazard risk assessments and mitigation plans
• rapid damage assessments
• development and updating of emergency management and evacuation plans
• drills and tabletop exercises for emergency and evacuation plans
• emergency management training
• emergency operations center training
• search and rescue training
• mental health training
• emergency support service training
• 911 mapping
• flood mapping
• natural hazard specific studies
• research or studies pertaining to non-structural mitigation and preparedness
• early tsunami warning systems
• community alert systems
• community and youth engagement
• emergency management forums or workshops
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Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program - South - Supports First Nation communities south of the 60°N to identify, assess and respond to the health impacts of climate change. In B.C., contact the First Nations Health Authority for information. $ 100,000 Ongoing 

Contaminated Sites on Reserve Program (CSOR) - This program supports First Nations with the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites on their reserve land.$ 10,000,000 Ongoing

First Nations Baseline Assessment Program on Health and the Environment - Supports Indigenous communities in doing research/studies including baseline environmental health research in advance of projects being proposed/started. - Ongoing

First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program - Supports First Nations communities south of 60 to identify, investigate and characterize environmental hazards with potential for human health impacts through community-based monitoring, research, risk assessment and risk communication. Ongoing
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First Nations Solid Waste Management Initiative - This program supports First Nations to develop sustainable waste management systems by investing in modern infrastructure, facility operations, training, awareness and partnerships.Variable2021 - 2028

Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE) - The ICCE is an Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization supporting the technical and scientific capacity of Indigenous communities to address cumulative effects.$ 175,000

Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) - The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) builds capacity for local, economically-sustainable clean energy projects in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and support economic development opportunities. PacifiCan is one of several federal departments and agencies partners for the SPI program. ) Variable 2021 - 2024

First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) - The First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) helps First Nations communities upgrade and increase public infrastructure to improve the quality of life and the environment in First Nations communities.  The FNIF targets infrastructure categories with long-standing community needs, including structural mitigation infrastructure that reduce the risk to communities from natural hazards such as floods and wildfires, as well as energy systems infrastructure that helps transition communities from fossil fuel to clean, reliable and affordable energy systems such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.
$10,000,000 ongoing 
 

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

First Nation Adapt Program - Provides funding to First Nation communities located below the 60th parallel to assess climate change impacts and develop adaptation options, related to community infrastructure and disaster risk reduction. Funding supports projects such as risk assessments, and the development, assessment and cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options. The floodplain mapping portion of the program supports climate impacts assessments and adaptation planning effortswww.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/canada-community-revitalization-fund/canada-community-revitalization-fund-applicant-guide.html in communities at significant risk of flooding. Variable Ongoing 

Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program - Provides funding to support Indigenous peoples in the design, implementation, or expansion of long-term community-based climate monitoring projects. The program supports community-led projects to monitor climate and the environmental effects of climate change on communities and traditional territories. .Variable

Residential Schools - Federal Funding: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada will fund the locating, documenting, maintaining, and commemorating of burial sites associated with former residential schools, and responding to family wishes to commemorate or memorialize their losses and the children's final resting places. Proposals are welcome from Indigenous governments, councils or tribal councils, Indigenous not-for-profit groups, and organizations, including survivors’ groups, demonstrating a close working partnership with and directed by Indigenous-governed organizations.
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Infrastructure Canada

Natural Infrastructure Fund - Established by Infrastructure Canada, NIF supports natural and hybrid infrastructure projects across Canada. Objectives of the NIF are to:

• Increase the use and uptake of natural and hybrid infrastructure; and

• Build community awareness on the value of natural and hybrid infrastructure and the delivery of multiple outcomes.

Eligible natural infrastructure projects involve the creation, expansion, restoration, improvement, or enhancement of natural or hybrid infrastructure that is primarily for public benefit.
Projects must reflect one of the four categories listed below:

• Planting or restoring green space (e.g., urban forests, green roofs, parks, community gardens);

• Construction or restoration of naturalized water retention or detention systems (naturalized stormwater ponds, wetlands, and coastal restoration)

• Naturalized water diversion or infiltration (e.g., establishment of living dikes, rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable land cover)

• Natural infrastructure or hybrid infrastructure projects supporting biodiversity and connectivity

Projects may include design elements to enhance human access to nature, including green space and water bodies. These are only eligible if connected to the broader project. Design elements include trails, benches, signage, and multi-function piers. For more information about this program contact: NIF-FIN@infc.gc.ca
Eligible Applicants:  Please refer to the program guide as a wide range of applicants are eligible (e.g., Indigenous governing bodies, local governments, public sector bodies, not-for-profits, etc.)
Deadline: TBA
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Active Transportation Fund - The Active Transportation Fund (ATF) is a national, direct-application based contribution program intended to support projects that improve active transportation infrastructure across Canada. The Fund will make available $400 million over five years to help build new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, as well as support Active Transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities. Variable 2021-2026

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund - Direct delivery contribution program aimed at strengthening the resilience of Canadian communities, through investments in public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards (e.g., flood, erosion, wildland fire). There is up to 100% federal cost-share available for Indigenous recipients. For more information, consult applicant guideline at Infrastructure Canada - Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund: Applicant guide Variable July 2021- December 2032 

Green and Inclusive Building - This program incudes retrofits, repairs, upgrades and new builds, which would support good jobs and local economic growth, contribute to climate objectives and serve populations that have been particularly affected by COVID-19.Variable2021-2026

Rural Transit Solutions Fund - The Rural Transit Solutions Fund is the first federal fund to target the development of transit solutions in rural and remote communities. It supports the development of locally-driven transit solutions that will help people living in rural communities get to work, school, appointments, and visit loved ones. Variable 2021-2026

Natural Resources Canada

2 Billion Trees program (2BT) - 2BT funds tree-planting activities across the supply chain (from sourcing seeds to monitoring trees) to achieve the program goal of planting 2 billion trees by 2031. Program has a $500,000,000 Indigenous stream and supports capacity building for Indigenous organizations and communities.$ 40,000,000 February 2021 - March 2031

Canada Greener Homes Grant - Grants up to $5,000 per home for energy-efficient retrofits, supported by pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations worth up to $600. 10% of program funds are set aside for Indigenous governments and organizations who would like to retrofit a large number of homes (e.g., community-scale). They may submit a single application to streamline the registration process and access program funds through one funding agreement.$ 5,600 May 2021 - March 2027

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities - Provides non-repayable contributions for projects that reduce reliance on diesel and other fossil fuels in rural and remote communities by supporting the installation or retrofit of proven biomass-based heating or combined heat and power systems for community or industrial applications. $ 5,000,000

Clean Fuels Fund - Indigenous-led Production Projects - Provides support to build out new domestic clean fuel production capacity (e.g. hydrogen, advanced ethanol, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas), as well as support to undertake feasibility and FEED studies Variable 2021 - 2026

Energy advisor recruitment, training and mentorship - Funding to support innovative projects to recruit and train new EnerGuide energy advisors across Canada, with a focus on increasing the diversity and representation of the existing workforce. 10% of funding is being targeted to Indigenous organizations. This funding is a component of the Canada Greener Homes Grant.$ 200,000 May 2021 - March 2026

Indigenous Forestry Initiative - The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) provides financial support to Indigenous-led economic development projects in Canada's forest sector.-April 2020 - March 2023 

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways - Capacity Building Stream - The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs) capacity building stream, will provide funding for projects that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy and grid modernization technologies, and also support equity, diversity and inclusion activities. These projects will enable communities and individuals to participate in the Canadian electricity and energy sector's transition to low carbon. SREPs aims to support projects across the country while encouraging the participation and leadership of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities.$ 50,000,0002021 - 2025

The Energy Innovation Program - The EIP advances clean energy technologies that will help Canada meet its climate change targets, while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. It funds research, development and demonstration projects, and other related scientific activities. Individual targeted calls and specific collaboration and investments programs under EIP will support Clean Energy Innovation across four Missions:

1. improving efficiency and processes to reduce emissions from energy end-use;

2. accelerating electrification and maximize benefits of low-emitting heat and power;

3. developing cleaner hydrocarbon and renewable fuels pathways

4. maintaining safe and resilient energy systems to protect Canadians in the changing energy landscape.

Variable Ongoing 

The Energy Innovation Program - Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching - The EIP - Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching stream will work to accelerate the development of technologies that can decarbonize industry. It will target industrial fuel switching and production of clean fuels for use in hard-to-abate sectors, focusing specifically on three technology areas:

1. industrial fuel switching;

2. clean fuels production;

3. hydrogren codes and standards.

Variable 2022 - 2027

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program - Offers funding to support the installation of localized EV chargers (level 2 and higher) in locations such as multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, public places and on-street, as well as hydrogen refuelling stations. Variable 2019 - 2024


Transport Canada

Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program - The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program provides funding through point of sale incentives for purchase or leased eligible ZEVs to increase the adoption of ZEVs across Canada and as a means to reduce air pollution and/or greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.$ 5,000May 2019 - March 2025

Indigenous Participant Funding Program - The Indigenous Participant Funding Program funds projects and initiatives designed to support the capacity of Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in Canadian Navigable Waters Act and Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act processes which include measures aimed at supporting the objectives of the Government's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. $ 7,500 2019 - 2023

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream Funds the purchase and installation of commercially available clean technologies and processes that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and other environmental co-benefits.$ 2,000,000June 2021 - March 2026

 Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research & Innovation Stream- Funds pre-market innovation, including research, development, demonstration and commercialization activities.$ 2,000,000June 2021 - March 2028

Agricultural Climate Solutions - Living Labs Program - establish a strong Canada-wide network of regional collaborations made up of farmers, scientists and other sectoral stakeholders. The objective is to develop, validate, and share the beneficial management practices that best store carbon and mitigate climate change. $ 8,000,000 April 2021 - March 2031

Agricultural Climate Solutions - On-Farm Climate Action Fund - The objective of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund is to support farmers in adopting beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases, specifically in the areas of: nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing practices$ 50,000,000 2021 - 2024

Agri Innovate Program - Provides repayable contributions for projects that aim to accelerate the demonstration, commercialization or adoption of innovative products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiveness and sustainability$ 10,000,000 April 2018 - March 2023

AgriScience Program - Aims to accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians. $5,000,000 April 2018 - March 2023

Local Food Infrastructure Fund - Strengthen access to food systems safe, healthy and culturally-diverse food for at-risk populations while promoting environmentally sustainable food systems. Variable March 2019 - March 2024 

Surplus Food Rescue Program - Funding to support Canada's food system, food processors, and food producers, and distributors to help ensure food availability for all Canadians. Funding will be used to help manage and redirect existing surpluses to organizations addressing food insecurity and ensure that these surplus products are not wasted. $20,000,000 2020-2021

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Clean Growth Hub - The Clean Growth Hub is an advisory service to help clean technology producers and adopters navigate federal programs and services to advance clean tech projects.- Ongoing 


Pacific Economic Development Canada

 The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a national investment of $500 million over 2 years, the Fund's purpose is to support not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and other community groups, as well as Indigenous communities: build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets; bring people back to public spaces safely as health measures ease; create jobs and stimulate local economies. The Fund being delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs).$ 750,000 August 2021 - March 2023

Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - The BSP program, under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, supports incorporated high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, series, or technologies. Applicants must be operating in Western Canada for a minimum of 2 years. It offers interest free repayable funding to incorporated businesses. Preference may be given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 500 full-time employees (FTEs). $ 5,000,000 Ongoing 

Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) - "The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a national investment of $500 million over 2 years, the Fund's purpose is to support not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and other community groups, as well as Indigenous communities: build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets; bring people back to public spaces safely as health measures ease; create jobs and stimulate local economies. The Fund is being delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs)." $ 750,0002021 - 2023 Pacific Economic Development Canada

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) - The CEDD program supports economic development initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities across the western provinces. Through this program, PrairiesCan and PacifiCan enables communities to leverage their capacity and strengths to: - respond to economic development opportunities - adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances (e.g. inter-city bus transportation, wildfires and floods) Variable Ongoing

Community Futures (CF) - PacifiCan provides annual operating funding to 34 CFs across British Columbia for community and business development outside of urban centres. Services include, strategic economic planning, technical and advisory services, as well as loans, to small and medium-sized businesses. In some cases, CFs also deliver specialized programming, such as the Indigenous Business Development Services or the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. In addition, four CFs are also Aboriginal Financial Institutions, serving a majority of Indigenous clients and businesses, that are either Indigenous-controlled or have Indigenous board members. -Ongoing 

Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) - British Columbians with disabilities can access a network of business professionals and other resources through PacifiCan's Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP). The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) provides business information, training and development, mentoring, and one-on-one counseling services. -Ongoing

Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS)- PacifiCan's  Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) provides targeted business services, to new and existing Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses organizations in British Columbia. IBDS deliver early-stage entrepreneurial and business training, pathfinding services to business programs offered by other organizations, enable clients to better utilize other programs and engage with Indigenous communities and other business development organizations. -Ongoing 

Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) - The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over 3 years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. In the West, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) and Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) are investing $217 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs in every corner of the country. Variable August 2021 - March 2024

Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)- The regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering the RIE program across Canada, in their respective regions. The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program stream aims to create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness. Through RIE, we are making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. This program also fosters inclusive growth through supporting under-represented groups, mainly women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs, to more fully participate in the innovation economy. RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, and export and investment attraction. By providing funds to advance the development of regional innovation ecosystems, RDAs are delivering on the Budget 2018 commitment to grow the western Canadian economy. This will ensure Canada's prosperity for decades to come. The RIE program stream builds on the federal government's Innovation and Skills Plan. This plan helps make Canada a world-leading centre for innovation that creates well-paying jobs and grows the middle class. Variable Ongoing

Small Business Services (SBS) - Small Business Services centres help British Columbians start and grow their businesses by meeting the demands of entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses for integrated information on government services, programs, and regulations. Services also include market research, training and access to expertise. SBS serves a diverse population and underrepresented groups, such as Indigenous entrepreneurs. - Ongoing

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) - The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism entities in strategically adapting their products and services to adjust to public health requirements, while planning for, and investing in, recovery efforts for future growth. The Fund will focus on empowering tourism entities to seize opportunities in domestic markets, and helping the sector reposition itself for international visitors as the country prepares to safely re-open.$ 500,000 August 2021 - March 2023

Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) - PacifiCan provides support to the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI), helping women entrepreneurs in British Columbia to achieve their business goals. I. The WEIs deliver specialized business services to women entrepreneurs by providing them loans, business counseling and skills training to start, scale up and grow their businesses. -Ongoing 

Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) - The CEDD program supports economic development initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities across the western provinces. Through this program, PrairiesCan and PacifiCan enables communities to leverage their capacity and strengths to: - respond to economic development opportunities - adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances (e.g. inter-city bus transportation, wildfires and floods) Variable Ongoing

Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) - The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The Fund, delivered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs), provides $700 million nationally over 3 years, which includes up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. In the West, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) and Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) are investing $217 million to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs across the region. $ 10,000,000 August 2021 - March 2024

Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) - The regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering the RIE program across Canada, in their respective regions. The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program stream aims to create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness. Through RIE, we are making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. This program also fosters inclusive growth through supporting under-represented groups, mainly women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs, to more fully participate in the innovation economy. RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, and export and investment attraction. By providing funds to advance the development of regional innovation ecosystems, RDAs are delivering on the Budget 2018 commitment to grow the western Canadian economy. This will ensure Canada's prosperity for decades to come. The RIE program stream builds on the federal government's Innovation and Skills Plan. This plan helps make Canada a world-leading centre for innovation that creates well-paying jobs and grows the middle class. Variable Ongoing 


Sustainable Development Technology Canada

SD Tech Fund, Seed Fund - Supports Canadian companies – clean technology trailblazers – who are leaders in their efforts to develop and demonstrate new technologies that will deliver economic and environmental benefits to Canada. - Ongoing
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Resources 

ReTooling for Climate Change: The Fraser Basin Council hosts this first-stop website on climate change adaptation. Here is the place to find top tools and resources for BC local governments, First Nations, and the natural resource sectors as everyone prepares for the impacts of climate change, now and in the years ahead.

BC Rural Centre: The Centre provides a wealth of links to assets, news, videos, services, and resources of value to rural British Columbians.

CivicInfo BC: British Columbia's local government information hub offers comprehensive organizational and grant directories, events listings, tools for training, research and career development, bids & tenders, and other resources.

FireSmart: This website introduces the FireSmart program and its seven disciplines and is intended as a one-stop shop for all things FireSmart. The site includes links to training, education, an events calendar, a resource library, and downloadable content. It also features a short video inviting everyone to become involved in prevention and to learn about the benefits of the program.