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Application status: Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative – Economic Stream is open for applications.
Overview
The Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative – Economic Stream (IRI-ES) will help strengthen economic outcomes by funding capacity and opportunity development projects. The program is designed to provide flexible funding that supports Indigenous communities in pursuing priorities based on their unique needs.
If you are looking for funding for Indigenous language, heritage, culture or arts projects, see the Cultural Stream.
Funding
IRI-ES applicants can receive a maximum of $100,000 to support an Indigenous owned economic development project.
There is no requirement for the applicant to contribute financially. However, all sources of funding should be disclosed in the proposal.
The IRI-ES may be stacked with other government and industry funding sources. For the purpose of this grant, the grant stack funding level to a recipient from all government sources (including federal, provincial, and/or municipal) for any initiative can be up to 100% of eligible costs.
Eligibility
How to apply
After you apply
Once your application is received, the following will happen:
- We will do a preliminary assessment to ensure that your application provides enough information to undertake a full assessment.
- We will do a full assessment to confirm your eligibility and suitability with the IRI-ES.
- We may ask for more information if your application is incomplete.
- We may provide recommendations on how your proposal could be improved to better align with the funding stream.
- A grant manager will communicate the status of your application and a final decision will be sent through email.
Decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
Reporting and deliverables
- If your project(s) is approved, we will enter into a funding agreement with you.
- You are expected to report on the activities and results of the projects as detailed in the funding agreement and provide financial statements.
Contact
Staff are available to discuss economic and cultural development opportunities with Indigenous community representatives.
Connect with the Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative program:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected].
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