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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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