Community Funding Program (CFP)
What is the CFP?
The CFP funds Indigenous community-led projects to help build and enhance the capacity for cumulative effects assessment, monitoring and management in First Nations, Metis and Inuit territories, using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach. Learn about cumulative effect projects and review the funding guidelines for applications due July 8, 2024
Program Eligibility
- Indigenous-led (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) organizations or communitiesÂ
- Any other Indigenous organizations working on cumulative effects
Eligible applicants may partner with other Indigenous communities and with external partners, such as:Â
- Federal, provincial, territorial, or regional governments
- Non-governmental and non-for-profit organizations
- Academic and research institutions
- Indigenous and non-Indigenous consulting groups
Eligible Projects
Two streams of funding are available to eligible applicants:
STREAM 1
Developing Capacity
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Aimed to support hiring or training of in-house resources to develop community-led knowledge and plans connected to cumulative effects from an Indigenous perspective.
STREAM 2
Enhancing Capacity
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Designed to advance regional relationships in cumulative effects promoting collaboration, inter-community engagement, and intergenerational knowledge sharing.
Register for CFP Information Session
Learn how cumulative effects are defined by ICCE, the types of projects and expenses that qualify, and receive step-by-step guidance on how to apply for CFP funding. The Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects will be hosting three live sessions for interested applicants of the Community Funding Program:
- Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST (English)
- Thursday, May 30, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST (English)
- Thursday, June 6, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST (French)
How to Apply
To apply for the Community Funding Program, please follow the application process outlined below:
1. Review
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Read the CFP funding guidelines document and register for one of the CFP information sessions.
2. Prepare
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Select a stream of funding, and seek letter(s) of support from community leaders or department head.
3. Apply
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Create an online profile on the ICCE community portal, get connected to your community, and begin your CFP application.