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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.