Indigenous Energy Support Program: Energy Projects
Supports First Nation communities in Ontario to plan, develop and implement community energy projects that improve reliability, lower costs, or advance clean energy.
- CLIENT Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
- YEAR Continuous intake (open now).
- CATEGORY Economic Development , Energy , Infrastructure
- TAGS Capital , Clean Energy , Community Energy , Planning , Reliability
First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program
Provides funding and technical support for on-reserve First Nations communities in Ontario to complete energy-efficiency upgrades in band-owned commercial and institutional buildings such as community centres, schools, and arenas.
- CLIENT Independent Electricity System Operator (Save on Energy)
- YEAR Ongoing
- CATEGORY Clean Energy , Infrastructure
- TAGS Energy Retrofit , Facility Upgrades , Indigenous Community , Institutional Buildings
Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (Ontario)
Funds feasibility, design, construction or renovation of Indigenous community infrastructure that supports economic development and social benefit.
- CLIENT Ministry of Indigenous Affairs & First Nations Economic Reconciliation (Ontario)
- YEAR November 13 2025 - 5:00 PM EST
- CATEGORY Economic Development , Infrastructure
- TAGS Capital Projects , Community Facilities , Construction , Feasibility
Arts Infrastructure Program
Supports B.C. arts organizations to acquire/renovate spaces, improve accessibility, purchase specialized equipment, and strengthen capacity for arts facilities.
- CLIENT BC Arts Council
- YEAR November 6 2025
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture , Infrastructure
- TAGS Accessibility , BC , Equipment , Facilities
Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR)
Grants for off-grid, diesel-reliant remote communities (many First Nations) to plan and implement clean energy, demand-side upgrades, and renewable generation. Streams: Community Energy Planning (CEP), Demand-Side Management (DSM), Renewable Energy Generation (REG).
- CLIENT New Relationship Trust
- YEAR CEP & DSM: Open May 21 2025 – November 28 2025 (or until funds exhausted). REG closed July 2 2025.
- CATEGORY Clean Energy , Environment , Infrastructure
- TAGS BC , Energy Efficiency , Remote Communities , Renewables
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
