We’re sharing a collection of current grants and programs that may support a wide range of community needs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a community leader, a student, or part of an organization — there may be funding here for you.
Community and Economic Development
- Government of Canada: Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Supports economic development, land, and environmental capacity of communities and the establishment of the conditions for economic development to occur, increasing their participation in the economy.
Grant Range: Up to $50,000
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Open
👉 Learn more: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033426/1611275404022 - Indigenous Services Canada: Community Opportunity Readiness Program
Supports First Nation and Inuit Communities for a range of activities to support communities’ pursuit of economic opportunities in addition to helping applicants to submit proposals to seek additional funding.
Grant Range: 30-80% of project cost, maximum variable by project type
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Open
👉 Learn more: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033417/1613659339457 - Indigenous Services Canada: Professional and Institutional Development Program
Supports projects that develop the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities for core functions of government like planning and risk management, leadership, administration, and financial management.
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Varies by region.
Contact your regional office for info.
👉 Learn more: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100013815/1565365590861 - New Relationship Trust: BC Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund
Supports upcoming cannabis business’ by facilitating community planning and engagement activities, as well as assisting with business planning, design, and implementation tasks associated with their cannabis project.
Grant Range: Up to $250,000
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Open until funds are exhausted.
👉 Learn more: https://newrelationshiptrust.ca/bc-indigenous-cannabis-business-fund/ - New Relationship Trust: Declaration Act Engagement Fund
Supports First Nation’s capacity to engage with the province on the implementation of the Declaration Act action plan and alignment of Provincial laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Grant Range: Up to $1,040,000
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Open until all eligible BC First Nation communities have accessed the fund.
👉 Learn more: https://newrelationshiptrust.ca/declaration-act-engagement-fund-daef/ - New Relationship Trust: Equity Matching – Entrepreneurs
Supports Indigenous entrepreneurs with equity-matching grants to reduce the cash burden for entrepreneurs in meeting their equity requirements of a business loan.
Grant Range: $5,000 to $25,000
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Open until funds are exhausted.
👉 Learn more: https://newrelationshiptrust.ca/equity-matching-entrepreneurs/ - New Relationship Trust: Indigenous Labour Market Fund
Supports Indigenous labour market and employment initiatives to increase Indigenous labour market participation and job creation in BC while demonstrating respect for Indigenous culture, values, and traditions.
Grant Range: $75,000 to $250,000
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Open until funds are exhausted.
👉 Learn more: https://newrelationshiptrust.ca/indigenous-labour-market-fund/ - Pacific Economic Development Canada: Community Economic Development and Diversification in British Columbia
Supports projects that harness local ambitions, assets, knowledge, and economic opportunities to create more prosperous and resilient communities.
Grant Range: Up to 50% of eligible project costs
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Ongoing
👉 Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/community-economic-development-diversification.html - Pacific Economic Development Canada: Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Supports business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness.
Grant Range: Unlisted
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Ongoing
👉 Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/regional-innovation-ecosystems.html - UBCM: Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training
Support to build local capacity to provide emergency support services through volunteer/responder recruitment, retention and training, and the purchase of essential equipment.
Grant Range: Up to $30,000
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: November 14, 2025/
👉 Learn more: https://www.ubcm.ca/cepf/emergency-support-services-equipment-and-training
Conservation, Stewardship, and Climate Action
- 2 Billion Trees Program
Supports new tree planting projects.Grant Range: N/A
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Various application deadlines.
👉 Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/2-billion-trees/2-billion-trees-program/2-billion-trees-program-ongoing-call-for-proposals.html#apply - BC Conservation Foundation: Community Conservation Fund
Supports community-based conservation initiatives that promote collaboration, applied knowledge, and education to positively impact local fish and wildlife populations.
Grant Range: N/A
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Intake opens November 1, 2025.
👉 Learn more: https://www.bccf.com/programs/community-conservation-fund/ - EcoCanada: Youth in Natural Resources“
Supports wage funding for employers hiring young professionals for full-time placements and job training in natural resource sectors, supporting environmental protection, and positive outcomes.
Grant Range: Up to $30,000
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Ongoing
👉 Learn more: https://eco.ca/environmental-professionals/employment-funding-and-job-board/youth-in-natural-resources-ynr/ - Government of Canada: Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
Supports projects that contribute directly to the recovery objectives and population goals of terrestrial species at risk listed on schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act and that prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern.
Grant Range: $25,000 to $100,000
Location: Canada-wide (specific priorities for Pacific Region)
Application Deadline: November 13, 2025 (2pm EST)
👉 Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs/habitat-stewardship-species-at-risk.html - Habitat Conservation Trust Fund: Grants
Supports conservation projects focusing on wildlife restoration, land acquisition, community engagement, and biodiversity education in BC.
Grant Range: $5,000 to $150,000, depending on the opportunity
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: various Fall 2025 (earliest November 7, 2025)
👉 Learn more: https://hctf.ca/grants/ - Indigenous Stewardship Fund: Climate Emergency Fund
Supports for urgent, Indigenous-led environmental restoration projects that protect and restore salmon populations and their habitats.
Grant Range: Minimum $50,000, with no set maximum
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Not listed.
👉 Learn more: https://isfund.ca/programs/climate-emergency-fund-application/ - Indigenous Youth Roots: Land and Food Sovereignty
Supports projects spanning a full growing season that offer multi-seasonal land-based programming to learn about food, medicines, and engage with knowledge keepers.
Grant Range: Minimum $50,000, with no set maximum
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Open for applications in Fall 2025.
👉 Learn more: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/grant/land-and-food-sovereignty-stream - Pacific Salmon Foundation: Community Salmon Program
Supports volunteer and community–driven organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects.
Grant Range: Up to $2,500
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025.
👉 Learn more: https://psf.ca/work/community/community-salmon-program/community-grants/ - Real Estate Foundation of BC: General Grants
Supports land and real estate related projects led by First Nations, non-profits, and other organizations in BC.
Grant Range: N/A
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: January 2026
👉 Learn more: https://refbc.ca/grants/ - Watershed Security Fund
Supports watershed work and partnerships, including watershed planning and governance, ecosystems restoration, and nature-based infrastructure.
Grant Range: up to $400,000
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: November 17, 2025
👉 Learn more: https://watershedsecurityfund.ca/grants/#ways-to-apply
Arts and Culture
- First Peoples’ Cultural Council: Cultural Practices Grant
Supports First Nations in planning, carrying out and documenting community-based cultural practices and events.
Grant Range: $10,000 to $25,000
Location: British ColumbiaApplication
Deadline: December 10, 2025
👉 Learn more: https://fpcc.ca/program/cultural-practices-grant/ - First Peoples’ Cultural Council: Language Vitality Program
Supports First Nations language revitalization projects.
Grant Range: $50,000 to $300,000
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
👉 Learn more: https://fpcc.ca/program/language-vitality-program/ - Government of Canada: Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Supports festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans, or heritage performers, including the celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and Indigenous culture.
Grant Range: Up to $200,000
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadlines: October 15, January 31, and April 30
👉 Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/festivals.html - Indigenous Screen Office: Sector Development – Travel Program
Supports Indigenous screen-based creatives for project related-activities or professional development opportunities that require travel.
Grant Range: $2,500 to $4,500
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 (or until funding is exhausted)
👉 Learn more: https://iso-bea.ca/funding-opportunities/travel-program-2025-26/ - UBC – Irving K. Barber Learning Centre: British Columbia History Digitization Program
Support for digitization activities of historical materials, including for projects that will not result in public access to the digitized material.
Grant Range: Up to $15,000 (matching)
Location: Canada-wideApplication
Deadline: December 8, 2025
👉 Learn more: https://ikblc.ubc.ca/initiatives/bcdigitinfo/bchdp-applicant-information/
Sustainable Energy
- Fortis BC: Indigenous Communities Conservation Program
Supports Indigenous communities looking to improve energy efficiency and comfort in community members’ homes.
Grant Range: $100,000 to $1,000,000
Location: British Columbia
Application Deadline: Ongoing
👉 Learn more: https://www.fortisbc.com/in-your-community/indigenous-relationships-and-reconciliation/partnering-for-energy-efficiency-in-indigenous-communities/energy-efficiency-rebates-for-homes-in-Indigenous-communities - Government of Canada: Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program
Supports Indigenous-led climate action through biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems, as well as research, development, and demonstration projects.
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Intakes remain open until 2027 or until funding is fully committed. Please note: All new applications will be placed on a waitlist.
👉 Learn more: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/reducingdiesel - Indigenous Clean Energy: Charge Up
Supports the installation of electric vehicle charging stations for Indigenous communities and businesses.
Grant Range: Up to 75% (up to set maximums) of eligible project costs
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Ongoing
👉 Learn more: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/our-programs/charge-up/ - Indigenous Clean Energy: Generation Power
Supports capacity development and wage funding to employers hiring Indigenous youth (18 – 30) for full-time placements related to clean energy.
Grant Range: 75% (up to $30,000)
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Ongoing
👉 Learn more: https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/our-programs/generation-power/ - Wah-ila-toos: Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Supports renewable energy and capacity building projects to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels for heating and electricity in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities across Canada.
Grant Range: $100,000 to $1,000,000
Location: Canada-wide
Application Deadline: Ongoing
👉 Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/reduce-emissions/reducing-reliance-diesel.html
Training and Equipment
- BC Hydro: Scholarships and Awards
Post-secondary and Indigenous scholarship programs support students in BC who aspire to become engineers, electricians, and other key professionals in the energy sector for a sustainable future.
👉 Learn more: https://www.bchydro.com/community/community-giving/scholarships.html - Government of Canada: Finder Tool
Indigenous bursaries search tool. You can search for bursaries by keyword, location, program of study, or Indigenous group.
👉 Learn more: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1351185180120/1351685455328 - Indspire: Building Brighter Futures
Support is available to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students in remote communities, rural areas, and urban centres across Canada through bursaries, scholarships, and awards from various organizations. Use their funding page to find opportunities that suit your needs.
👉 Learn more: https://indspirefunding.ca/fr/bourses-detudes-bourses-dexcellence-et-primes/ - Scholarships Canada: Finder Tool
Matches applicants to scholarships based on the information provided when applicants create an account.
👉 Learn more: https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/