How do I apply for Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Grant funding?

You can apply online through the official program website. Visit the application portal to submit your application.

What industries are eligible for Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Grant funding?

Eligible industries include: forestry.

Who administers Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Grant funding?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada.

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Indigenous Forestry Initiative — Grant funding

Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada

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Helps Indigenous communities and organizations get grants for sustainable forest management projects. Covers up to 45% of project costs, with a maximum of $45,000 per project.

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Funding

Up to $45,000

Deadline

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Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Get funding of up to 45% per project to prepare and participate in industry or government-led sustainable forest management planning and forest policy development.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Grants to support Indigenous communities and entities for sustainable forest management planning, forest policy development, and activities related to free, prior and informed consent in the forest sector.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: forestry

Region: Canada

Demographics: Indigenous communities, Indigenous entities

Other Criteria: entities who hold collective Indigenous and Treaty rights under Section 35 of the Constitution of Canada (1982)

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Download the IFI Applicant Guide
Submit completed application forms via email or online
If applying online, upload supplementary documentation through the E-Services Portal
🌐Application Portal: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/forests-forestry/forest-programs/indigenous-forestry-initiative-grant-funding?_gl=1*11t37th*_ga*NDIyMTcyMzAzLjE3NzUwNjgwMTA.*_ga_C2N57Y7DX5*czE3ODE2MTY0MTckbzU4JGcxJHQxNzgxNjIxOTg0JGo4JGwwJGgw&utm_source=bbf-orae&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=FTF&utm_term=business_benefits_finder-outil_recherche_aide_aux_entreprises
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: 2026-05-13Application deadline
🔄Intake Type: fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Completed IFI Grant Application form
Project budget
Work plan
📎Optional Documents: Letters of support from community leaders
Endorsements from Indigenous organizations
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: IFI Grant Application
✉️Supporting Letters: Letters of support may be beneficial but are not mandatory.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Gathering, developing and protecting Indigenous Knowledge
Increasing internal capacity to prepare and participate in engagement and consultation with government and industry
Hiring subject matter experts
Land use and/or sustainable forest management planning
Participating in or organizing events, conferences and workshops on forest sector issues and interests
Meeting, engagement or consultation within the community and/or with government or industry
📏Expense Caps: Grants of up to $45,000 per project
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 25% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: 100% stacking allowed with total government assistance
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Documentation of planned sources for balance of capital expenditure

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: annual
📑Reporting Requirements: project updates
financial reports
🔍Audit Requirements: Audits may be required to ensure compliance with funding agreements.
📢Branding Requirements: Acknowledgment of funding from Natural Resources Canada is required.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years

How Do I Apply?

ifi-ifa@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

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Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $45,000.

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