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Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

Supports projects that improve the physical conditions for arts and heritage organizations, including renovations, specialized equipment, and planning or feasibility studies.

  • CLIENT Canadian Heritage
  • YEAR Ongoing intake — applications accepted year-round.
  • CATEGORY Arts , Heritage , Infrastructure
  • TAGS Capital Projects , Cultural Facilities , Equipment , Indigenous
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Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program

This program provides loan guarantees to support Indigenous equity ownership in natural resource and infrastructure projects. By backing loans, it helps Indigenous communities secure financing to participate in major projects.

  • CLIENT Government of Canada
  • YEAR Ongoing intake — no fixed deadline.
  • CATEGORY Economic Development , Finance
  • TAGS First Nations , Infrastructure , Inuit , Métis , National , Natural Resources
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Emergency Management Assistance Program

EMAP funds First Nations on reserve to support emergency management activities. It covers response and recovery, as well as mitigation and preparedness.

  • CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
  • YEAR Ongoing intake — no fixed deadline.
  • CATEGORY Emergency Management , Safety
  • TAGS Emergency , First Nations , Mitigation , National , Preparedness
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First Nation Adapt Program

This program supports First Nations communities south of 60°N to assess and plan for climate change impacts. It funds risk assessments, planning studies, and projects to build climate resilience at the community level.

  • CLIENT Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  • YEAR Ongoing intake — no fixed deadline.
  • CATEGORY Climate Adaptation , Environment
  • TAGS Adaptation , Climate , First Nations , National
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing – Small-Scale Activities

This stream funds small-scale, short-duration projects by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals, groups, and Indigenous-led organizations. It supports cultural and artistic practices with flexible, accessible funding.

  • CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
  • YEAR Ongoing — must apply before project start date.
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture
  • TAGS Arts , First Nations , Inuit , Métis , National , Small-Scale
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing – Travel

Provides funding for travel by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals, groups, or organizations to support participation in events, workshops, mentorships, or exchanges that strengthen cultural identity and artistic practice.

  • CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
  • YEAR Ongoing — must apply before departure date.
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture
  • TAGS Arts , First Nations , Inuit , Métis , National , Travel
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Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP)

The Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) provides project-based funding to support First Nations and Inuit communities in pursuing economic development opportunities. It covers a wide range of activities from planning and feasibility studies to business infrastructure and start-up costs.

  • CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
  • YEAR Ongoing intake — applications accepted year-round.
  • CATEGORY Economic Development
  • TAGS Community Business , Economic Development , First Nations , Inuit , National
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New Fiscal Relationship Grant

The New Fiscal Relationship (NFR) Grant is an optional Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) funding mechanism designed to provide First Nations, Tribal Councils, and First Nations–led service delivery organizations with long-term, flexible, and predictable funding. The grant aims to strengthen self-determination, reduce administrative burden, and improve financial stability across multiple programs and services.

  • CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
  • YEAR Ongoing intake – applications accepted year-round.
  • CATEGORY Administration , Governance
  • TAGS First Nations , Governance , Inuit , Métis , Multi-Sector , National , Self-Determination , Tribal Councils
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