Program Summary

Provides Funding for the following purposes:

• Economic Development
• Social Development
• Community Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
• Educational Development
• Recreational Facilities Operation and Development
• Senior and Youth Programs
• Cultural Development
• Justice Initiatives
• Health Initiatives
• Other Charitable Purposes

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Eligible Recipients

The BATC CDC invites applications from charitable and non profit organizations for Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs, Battlefords Tribal Council, as well as independent First Nations located within the BATC CDC catchments and in the immediate communities of North Battleford and Battleford

Application Deadline

June 2, Sept 2, Dec 2 and March 2

Program Summary

Beaver River assists small town and rural businesses in the Northwest of Saskatchewan start, expand and grow

The Beaver River Community Futures Corporation was established in 1988, and the Beaver River Business Development Corporation in 1989. In 1994, these two corporations merged into what is now the Beaver River Community Futures Development Corporation (BRCFDC). Today, we serve 46 communities in northwest Saskatchewan, in an area covering 120,000 square kilometres.

Our core funding, investment capital and special funds are provided by the Federal Government through Western Economic Diversification Canada. This support is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to Community Futures Development Corporations in Saskatchewan.

Eligible Recipients

This fund is available to develop and diversify local economies in the Beaver River Community Futures Development Corporation region. Financial assistance may be provided by the Beaver River Community Futures Development Corporation to businesses:

• • In which the principals have or will have a financial involvement to a degree that the Corporation deems reasonable in relation to the principals’ own wealth and to the funding requirements of the venture that will predominantly employ local people
  • That, in the judgment of the Corporation, will have a reasonable expectation of economic viability
  • Located in the Beaver River Community Futures Development Corporation region
  • The total amount of financial aid that may be provided to any business at any time shall not exceed $150,000 however we are able to work with other financial institutes to assist us with other larger loan requirements.

Program Contact

Meadow Lake

Box 2678, 106-1st Street East
Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1B6
Phone: (306)236-4422
Fax: (306)236-5818
Email: beaverriver@sasktel.net
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Buffalo Narrows

Box 128, 1314 Peterson Avenue
Buffalo Narrows, SK S0M 0J0
Phone: (306)235-4745
Fax: (306)235-4787
Email: brcfdc.bn@sasktel.net

Program Summary

TFAB provides practical tools, training and networks to help grow Aboriginal businesses. Includes templates, worksheets and guides.
 

Eligible Recipients

Resources are free to members. Memberships start at $350 annually
 

Program Contact

Ken Montour
Membership Relations Manager
416-961-8663 ext 229
kmontour@ccab.com

2 Berkeley Street Suite 310
Toronto, Ontario M5A 4J5
1-866-566-3229
 

Program Deadline

N/A
 
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Program Summary

This program is designed to improve the economic, cultural and social prospects of Aboriginal Youth. This program engages Aboriginal youth age 15-24 years old who think about owning a business. The program will introduce the Aboriginal youth to cool, interesting, youth entrepreneurs and connect them with Aboriginal mentors from all over Canada. This is your opportunity for Aboriginal youth to explore their ideas further with the help of Aboriginal mentors.
The Aboriginal Youth Business Dream Catcher Program is geared towards Aboriginal youth, who want to develop their business concept, increase business and their entrepreneurial knowledge and to increase their financial literacy skills.
This program will provide the youth with the practical information, steps, tools and resources on business planning, opportunities, partnerships, products and programs designed to support, develop and enhance Aboriginal youth in pursuit of developing Aboriginal business initiatives.
 

Eligible Recipients

Aboriginal youth age 15-24 years old who think about owning a business.
 

Program Contact

laurie.buffalo@edo.ca
780-990-0303
 

Program Deadline

N/A
 
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Program Summary

Community Futures is a community based organization that contributes the social and economic well being of the Prince Albert Region by providing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs access to services tailored to individual needs. From financing to training programs, we are a one-stop shop for all new and existing businesses in our region.
 

Eligible Recipients

Resource for rural areas in SK
 

Program Contact

13 offices across SK

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Program Summary

Cooperatives first works with community partners to develop local capacity around a business opportunity and guide them through the process of creating a co-operative business. Some examples include co-op stores, community halls and community gardens. Services are offered at no cost to communities.
 

Eligible Recipients

Not Applicable
 

Program Contact

Kyle White
Community Engagement Coordinator
306-382-4410
kyle@cooperativesfirst.com
 

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Program Summary

Dokis First Nation partnered with Hydromego for the Okikendawt Hydro project. The project is a “run-of-the-river” facility and the First Nation sells the power to the province’s electrical grid through government clean energy programs. Dokis First Nation has a 40% share of the project. There was an agreement with the province to purchase power for 40 years. Some profits have are used to pay down the debt of the project and the remaining profits are put in a trust and allocated the interest earned for infrastructure, health, education and cultural initiatives. The project provided employment and training to many First Nation members. A community member continues to be employed as a full-time hydro facility operator. A quarry was created to store the rock dug out during construction and the community uses the rock to make cement for renovation projects and sells it to outside buyers.

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Program Summary

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) provides funding for plans, feasibility studies, pilot projects and capital projects. Learn more about who is eligible for funding and which initiatives and sectors are funded.

Eligible Recipient

First Nations (if documents, including a copy of the relevant statute and agreement with the various orders of government, demonstrating that the province or territory has passed an act or a regulation that affords the status of municipality, and that the First Nations are a legal entity capable of entering into contracts is provided to FCM)

Application Deadline

On-going intake

Program Contact

613-907-6208
email: programs@fcm.ca
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Program Summary

The FNFMB is Canada’s only legislated body that develops and publishes Financial Performance and Financial Management System Standards for First Nations. The FNFMB is an Aboriginal institution that provides a suite of financial management tools and services to First Nations governments seeking to strengthen their fiscal stewardship and accountability regime and develop necessary capacity to meet their expanding fiscal and financial management requirements.

 

Eligible Recipients

All First Nations

Program Contact

Manager Business Development

• Phone: 604-925-6665
• Toll Free: 1-877-925-6665
• Fax: 604-925-6662

General mail: mail@fnfmb.com
Ste 905 – 100 Park Royal, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
1-877-925-6665

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Program Summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to advancing reconciliation in partnership with First Nations and Métis organizations, as well as all Saskatchewan citizens.

Consider applying for funding from the First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects if your group is partnering on an innovative project that fits into one of the following categories:

• Safe Communities;
• Strong Families;
• Student Achievement; or
• Economic Growth.

Under this grant, the Ministry of Government Relations’ First Nations and Métis Relations Unit may award a maximum of $45,000 for qualifying projects.

For additional details about how to apply, please download this fact sheet.

Eligible Recipients

First Nations Band Council or Tribal Council,
Métis Nation,
First Nations or Métis representative organization,
Aboriginal non-profit organization,
Non-Aboriginal non-profit organization seeking partnerships with Aboriginal communities or whose programs/services benefit a primarily First Nations or Métis clientele,
municipality,
Government organizations

Application Deadline

October 31, 2023

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Program Summary

A first-of-its-kind capacity development initiative, the 20/20 Catalysts Program is delivered by Indigenous community and technical mentors experienced and knowledgeable in communities transitioning to clean and renewable energy. Research shows mentor-based learning is effective for personal and professional growth. The Program utilizes experiential clean energy learning including, energy efficiency and conservation, clean energy policy development, electric vehicle and clean energy infrastructure, advanced energy systems and large renewable energy projects.

The Program is designed to be flexible to accommodate each participant & community’s needs. The on-site intensive sessions cover the spectrum of clean energy, and the supplemental Learning-into-Practice activities between sessions are when Catalysts apply knowledge and skills gained to benefit their projects and communities. Throughout the program, Catalysts are supported by peers, mentors, ICE staff and through the ICE Network.

Website: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/2020-catalysts-program/

Eligible Recipients

First Nations

Contact Information

Eryn Stewart

Director, 20/20 Catalysts Program

estewart@indigenouscleanenergy.com

613-562-2005 x 230

Program Summary

The website houses a database and inter-active map of renewable energy projects in Indigenous communities in Canada.

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Program Summary

This program provides funding to First Nations to undertake capital projects under three categories:
• Housing capital projects include planning, design, construction, renovation, site servicing, and insurance of houses
• Education Assets capital projects include facilities fit up and minor renovations and improvements to education facilities.
• Community Assets capital projects include the construction/renovation of community buildings, roads, and bridges and the purchase of fire protection equipment

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

Provides funds to Tribal Councils and unaffiliated First Nations to prepare in consultation with each of its member First Nations.

• a five year First Nation Infrastructure Investment Plan (FNIIP) with class “C” or “D” estimates that is updated each year and;
• a five year Comprehensive Community Based Plan that is to be updated on a five year cycle

Eligible Recipients

Funding is provided as a fixed contribution

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Summary: The Community Opportunities Readiness Program (CORP) provides project-based funding for First Nation and Inuit Communities for a range of activities to support communities’ pursuit of economic opportunities. Where First Nation and Inuit communities, or their representative organizations, identify opportunities and lack the financial resources to pursue them, the CORP will allow them to submit proposals to seek additional funding.

The CORP is expected to increase economic development by providing proposal based financial support to First Nation and Inuit Communities to assist in their pursuit of, and participation in, economic opportunities. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) assesses proposals based on their immediate or future ability to attract private sector funding and on their community economic impacts and supports projects that will leverage the most from other funding sources, including the private sector, and that will have the greatest impact on their community.

The expected results of the CORP align with the long-term objective of which is for First Nation and Inuit communities to implement economic and business development opportunities, while leveraging private sector funding and opportunities.

Contact Information:

Telephone: (306) 502-3964
Email: aadnc.skecdev.aandc@canada.ca

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F: 613.740.9932
General inquiries can also be emailed to: info@fnmhf.ca

Program Summary

Provides funding to Tribal Councils and Unaffiliated First Nations to update the CAIS and CMDB databases.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

Provides funding to Tribal Councils and unaffiliated First Nations so that they can contract with a consultant to prepare an ACRS study for each First Nation. An ACRS study reports the current condition of all the Band’s assets and provides recommendations on the type of repairs and maintenance activities that should be undertake to maintain the asset.

Contact Information

To learn more, contact your nearest ISC regional office

Program Summary

This program provides additional funds to selected First Nations to subsidize the cost of gravel where it has been determined that their cost of gravel is significantly higher than the average.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

Provides funding to Tribal Councils and unaffiliated First Nations so that they can contract with a consultant to prepare an ACRS study for each First Nation. An ACRS study reports the current condition of all the Band’s assets and provides recommendations on the type of repairs and maintenance activities that should be undertake to maintain the asset.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

Program that provides funding to Tribal Councils and unaffiliated First Nations to maintain a Housing Data Base that provides the location and condition of each housing unit.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

Provides funds to Tribal Councils and unaffiliated First Nations to assist in delivery of a maintenance management advisory service. The program ensures that Tribal Councils and unaffiliated First Nations are able to develop and implement maintenance management systems for all new capital assets and systems operated by the First Nations; and to assist First Nations in the development and administration of maintenance management program at the First Nation level.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

This program provides funding for approved recipients to construct major capital projects such as schools, water and sewer systems, cost shared fire protection projects and nationally targeted programs such as the First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF).

Eligible Recipients

Specific projects are identified in the annually updated Regional First Nation Infrastructure Investment Plan (RFNIIP).

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

Provides funding to Tribal Councils and unaffiliated First Nations so that they can contract with a consultant to prepare an ACRS study for each First Nation. An ACRS study reports the current condition of all the Band’s assets and provides recommendations on the type of repairs and maintenance activities that should be undertake to maintain the asset.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

Program that provides First Nations with funding for the operation and maintenance of community buildings and infrastructure. Funding is broken down by the following assets: Water Systems, Waste Water Systems, Fire Protection Assets, Roads and Bridges, Electrical Systems, Community Buildings, Schools and Teacherages and Sold Waste.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

 

Program Summary

This program provides non-FTA First Nations with additional funding for the operation and maintenance of community assets which are constructed during the year.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

Provides funding to Tribal Councils and unaffiliated First Nations so that they can contract with a consultant to prepare an ACRS study for each First Nation. An ACRS study reports the current condition of all the Band’s assets and provides recommendations on the type of repairs and maintenance activities that should be undertake to maintain the asset.

Contact Information

For more information:

South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522

First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.

Program Summary

The Community Tool Box is a free, online resource for those working to build healthier communities and bring about social change. It offers thousands of pages of tips and tools for taking action in communities.

Want to learn about community assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, advocacy, and other aspects of community practice? Then help yourself to over 300 educational modules and other free tools.
 

Eligible Recipients

Available at no cost online

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Program Summary

First Nations directed and operated organization, to provide leadership and promote collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships between oil and gas producing First Nations, government and industry with the intent of increasing First Nations direct involvement in, and understanding these sectors. Services include:
Business Advisory, business information, workshops and networking
 

Eligible Recipients

Oil and Gas producing First Nations
 

Program Contact

Steven Saddleback – Director of National Energy Business Centre of Excellence
steves@irccanada.ca

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Program Summary

Northern Enterprise Fund Inc. (NEFI) is now fifteen years young. Since its creation in 1988, NEFI has grown and evolved with the needs of the northern communities of Saskatchewan it serves. Now 100% northern owned and governed, we are working to build a reputation as a successful, self-supporting, long-lived, northern capital corporation which is professional, proactive and respectful.

NEFI assists in financing initiatives primarily through direct and participation loans. We assist all sizes of commercially-viable developmental, real estate and commercial projects.

While our flexible approach can be summarized as “open for your business” we are proud to have developed a wide range of programs and services to meet our clients’ needs.

Our aim is to assist projects that will succeed and benefit northern communities in Saskatchewan.

 

Eligible Recipients

NEFI is a corporation that was established in 1988 to support business and education in northern Saskatchewan.

Who is eligible for assistance through NEFI? Any individual or northern business residing within the Northern Enterprise Fund Region may apply.

What types of projects will be supported by NEFI? Generally, any commercially-viable project may be considered including:
– the acquisition of fixed assets;
– refinancing of existing borrowings;
– the purchase of an existing business;
– establishing a new business

NEFI offers developmental, real estate and commercial loans.

– Project viability
– Debt serviceability
– Management ability and related experience
– Credit history
– Security
– Equity

 

Program Contact

Northern Enterprise Fund Inc.
Box 220
Beauval, Saskatchewan
S0M 0G0

Phone: (306) 288-2258 or 1-800-864-3022
Fax: (306) 288-4667
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Program Summary

SIEF’s Business Development Office offers various services to potential clients such as:

Business planning and development
Accounting advisory services
Feasibility analysis
Business workshops
Seminars
Presentations
Business aftercare
The BDO is available upon request to visit your organization or community in order to facilitate educational workshops and to answer questions regarding business planning and financing. Please give two week’s notice.

Eligible Recipients

First Nation Individuals, Bands, Tribal Councils or other First Nation Organizations

Application Deadline

On-going applications

Contact Information

Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve
202A Joseph Okemasis Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 1B1

T: (306) 955-4550
F: (306) 373-4969

Program Summary

The SIEF Contribution Program is a needs based program with a mandate to create jobs and to increase the economic well-being of First Nations people. The program is designed to support: Business start-ups, business acquisitions, or expansions to existing businesses.

Funding for projects is completed in a two stage process. Stage one is the application form to determine eligibility. Stage two requires a comprehensive business plan to be submitted for further consideration; that demonstrates the long-term viability of the proposal and the ability to create jobs.

Eligible Recipients

To be eligible for the program, clients must be located in Saskatchewan and: a registered Status Indian, a majority owned First Nations business/financial organization, or a development corporation.

All applications require a minimum of a 10% equity contribution from the client. The SIEF Contribution Program assistance supports Business Development, Capital and Operating, Marketing, and on-going Business Support costs. The combined equity of the applicant and SIEF Contribution Program, for a capital project normally cannot exceed 50% of total eligible project costs.

To be eligible for individual application support, the applicant should be involved full-time with the proposed business in a management capacity.

Application Deadline

On-going applications

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Contact Information

Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve
202A Joseph Okemasis Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 1B1
Telephone: 306-955-4550

Resource Summary

STEC is non-government and industry-driven. We receive some funding from government, but it is the tourism industry that determines the programs and services we offer. STEC promotes, coordinates and evaluates industry managed standards, certification, career awareness and training in the five tourism industries:

• Accommodation
• Food and Beverage
• Recreation & Entertainment
• Transportation
• Travel Services

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Program Summary

W Dusk Energy Group Inc. is an Indigenous owned firm that has the privilege to work in beautiful communities throughout Canada and soon Internationally. We are a team of like-minded professionals operating in tandem to strengthen community development initiatives such as planning, local economic growth, policy, food systems and infrastructure development.

Our core passion and focus is assisting communities to become self-reliant through renewable energy empowerment with a systems based, community-driven approach.

We provide project management, planning and technology integration services. W Dusk can assist in most, if not all stages of projects through its trusted and expansive partnership network.

​W Dusk is actively developing large and small scale projects throughout Canada involving solar, wind, hydrokinetic and newer, harmonic energy solutions. We source, design, build and develop our projects with community.

​We believe that the built environment and physical infrastructure should reflect the values, culture and natural beauty of community. All of our work aligns with an agreement to honour and respect Nature. It is all connected.

Eligible Recipients

W Dusk Energy Group Inc. sources energy projects in communities and then works with a combination of community investment, grants, philanthropy and private equity as required. Every project and community is different and so are we.