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This program funds projects that develop the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities to perform core functions of government such as planning and risk management, leadership, basic administration and financial management.
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) works to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social and political life.
More than half of Indigenous peoples in Canada live in urban centres. An urban centre is defined as an urban area with a population of at least 1,000 people and a population density no less than 400 people per square kilometre.
The Health Services Integration Fund (HSIF) is an initiative supporting collaborative planning and multi-year projects aimed at better meeting the health-care needs of First Nations and Inuit. Through HSIF, Indigenous Services Canada is working with other provincial, territorial and First Nations and Inuit organizations
The First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) helps First Nations communities upgrade and increase public infrastructure to improve the quality of life and the environment in First Nations communities. The FNIF supports a wide range of infrastructure projects on reserves, Crown land or land set aside for the use and benefit of First Nations.
The navigator can help connect you with programs and services across different Government of Canada departments and agencies. Whether you are looking to access capital, or looking for help with community economic development planning, the navigator will help you find the information and support that best fits your needs.
The Community Opportunity Readiness Program addresses the financial needs of Indigenous communities when they are in pursuit of, and wish to participate in, an economic opportunity. The program is a consolidation of the former community economic opportunities program, the major projects investment fund, and the community-based components of the Indigenous business development program.
The Lands and Economic Development Services Program aims to support Indigenous communities in Canada by enhancing their economic development. It provides various services to help manage land resources effectively and to foster economic growth, focusing on sustainable development and community-led projects.
The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) helps Indigenous communities participate in complex economic opportunities. The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) provides a way for federal partners to coordinate their efforts, reduce administrative burden and pool resources in support of Indigenous communities.