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First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP)
Description: The FNECP provides funding to support First Nations communities in addressing the health impacts of environmental hazards. Eligible projects can include community-based research, monitoring, risk assessment, risk communication, and knowledge integration to identify and reduce exposure to contaminants that may affect human health.
Eligibility: The following groups are eligible to apply:
First Nations communities recognized under the Indian Act (south of the 60° parallel, including Saskatchewan)
Bands, districts, and councils
Tribal councils and associations
Governments of self-governing First Nations communities and regions
First Nations non-governmental and voluntary associations or organizations, including non-profits working on behalf of or in partnership with a First Nation community
Note: In British Columbia, applications must be submitted through the First Nations Health Authority Environmental Contaminants Program
How to Apply: Proposals must be developed in partnership with academically trained experts who meet the program’s requirements (for example, MSc or PhD-level scientists for research projects). Applicants should contact program staff to request the Call for Proposals document, discuss project ideas, and receive guidance on the application process. The 2025 deadline is September 22, 2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time.
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Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)
Description: CHIF aims to accelerate the construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of housing-enabling infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste management systems.
Eligibility: Indigenous communities, including First Nations in Saskatchewan, are eligible to apply for CHIF funding.
How to Apply: Applicants should consult the Indigenous Applicant Guide for detailed information on eligibility and application procedures. Applications are submitted through the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) Funding Portal.
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First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS)
Description: FNCIAS is a First Nations-led, non-profit organization focused on delivering funding and providing essential support for housing and infrastructure to member Nations in Saskatchewan.
Eligibility: First Nations in Saskatchewan can become members of FNCIAS to access sustainable funding and support for infrastructure projects.
How to Apply: Interested communities should contact FNCIAS directly to learn about membership and funding opportunities.
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First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects
Description: This program supports initiatives that enhance cultural, social, and economic development for First Nations and Métis communities in Saskatchewan.
Eligibility: First Nations and Métis communities and organizations in Saskatchewan are eligible to apply.
How to Apply: The next application intake opens on April 1, 2025, and closes on May 31, 2025. Applications can be submitted online during this period.
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Community Grant Program
Description: This program provides grants to support programs that align with specific funding themes and priorities, including those that benefit First Nations communities.
Eligibility: Organizations, including those serving First Nations communities in Saskatchewan, may be eligible to apply.
How to Apply: Applicants must select the funding theme and priorities their program aligns with and submit an application accordingly.
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First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program
Description: The First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) provides funding to support community-based projects that assess, understand, and reduce the impact of environmental contaminants on the health and well-being of First Nations communities south of the 60th parallel in Canada.
Eligibility: First Nations communities, organizations, or governments—particularly those in Saskatchewan—may be eligible to apply. Projects must be community-driven and focus on research, monitoring, risk assessment, or risk communication related to contaminants in the local environment.
How to Apply: Applicants must select the relevant funding stream (e.g., research, monitoring, or baseline assessments), align their project with FNECP priorities, and submit a detailed proposal during the program’s annual call for proposals.
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Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)
Description: The CCBF provides predictable, long-term funding to support local infrastructure priorities across Canada, including Saskatchewan. Funds can be used for various projects, such as water and wastewater systems, public transit, and community energy systems.
Eligibility: First Nations communities in Saskatchewan are eligible to receive funding through the CCBF.
How to Apply: In Saskatchewan, the CCBF is administered by the provincial government. First Nations communities should contact the Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Government Relations for application procedures and deadlines.
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