Housing Support Program (HSP) in British Columbia
The program supports a range of housing activities, including training, capacity building, renovations and new home construction on reserve. First Nations can apply through two separate applications based on their community’s housing priorities.
Employee Benefits
The Employee Benefits Program, formerly known as Band Employee Benefits, provides funding to eligible First Nation and Inuit employers to support the employer’s share of contributions to eligible employees’ pension plans. This may include employer-sponsored pension plans, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) and additional employee benefits.
Band Support Funding
Band Support Funding helps First Nations cover the costs of local government and administering services funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The program provides a stable funding base to support effective community governance and efficient service delivery.
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program
The Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP) supports First Nations communities in building resilience, preparing for natural hazards and responding to emergencies. The Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness funding stream is proposal-based and supports projects that strengthen preparedness and mitigation capacity for emergencies caused by natural disasters.
Elementary and Secondary Education Program
The Elementary and Secondary Education Program supports elementary and secondary education for eligible First Nations students ordinarily resident on reserve. The program works in partnership with First Nations to help improve education outcomes and close gaps between First Nations students and other Canadians.
First Nations On-Reserve Housing Program
The First Nations On-Reserve Housing Program supports First Nations in providing more and better-quality housing in their communities. Funding can support planning and management of housing needs, construction and acquisition of new homes, and renovation of existing housing. In British Columbia, eligible First Nations receive support through the Housing Support Program.
Circuit Rider Training Program
The Circuit Rider Training Program (CRTP) is a capacity-building program that provides training and mentorship to operators of First Nations drinking water and wastewater systems. Qualified Circuit Rider Trainers rotate through First Nations communities to provide hands-on training, support certification, and help operators safely manage, maintain, and monitor their systems.