You must send your application at least 15 business days before the date of the engagement activity and / or meeting you want to coordinate or for which you want to coordinate and participate in.
The Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) helps eligible Indigenous groups and local communities to take part in developing and improving Canada’s marine transportation system.
Eligibility for funding
Eligible recipients include:
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Local communities (for example, municipal governments, resident associations, individuals selected to represent local entities with no legal status)
- Indigenous groups
For detailed information about eligible recipients, refer to the Applicant’s Guide
Conditions of funding
Maximum funding of up to $5,000 per recipient per activity will be provided.
The funding will be provided as a grant for short-term activities only. The estimated amount provided in the application, when approved, will be the amount the recipient will receive.
Upon demonstration that the recipient has met all eligible assessment criteria and has provided a reasonable estimate, payment of the grant may be made in a lump sum.
Eligible activities
Grants may be provided to fund the following short-term eligible activities if the proposed activity directly contributes to one or more of the program objectives:
Activities include:
- Coordinating local engagement activities and / or meetings
- Reviewing documents and providing written comments
- Preparing for, travelling to and participating in meetings (virtual and / or in-person)
- Hiring expertise
- Conducting studies
For example, costs eligible for reimbursement could include:
- Salaries and benefits
- Professional fees for consultation services (legal, environmental, etc.)
- Room rentals and other facility
- Public outreach, communications materials and associated activities
- Translation
- Honoraria
- Travel
- Administration
For detailed information about eligible costs, refer to the Applicant’s Guide.
What you need to know before you start
- Read the Applicant’s Guide in full before you apply
- You must send your application at least 15 business days before the date(s) of the engagement activity and/or meeting you plan to coordinate and/or participate in
- You must complete the application form
- Your application must be signed, accurate and complete
How to apply
- Use the application form to create your application
- Sign and submit your application.
- Once your application has been approved, you will be notified via an approval letter. The estimated amount provided in the application, when approved will be the amount the recipient will receive.
Submit your application
The form must be sent to the following email:
Email: tc.cpfp-pfpc.tc@tc.gc.ca
We will confirm receipt of all application packages.
Note: Your electronic application must be in PDF format and must include original signatures.
Guides and help
- CPFP Applicant's Guide
- CPFP Application Form [PDF, 671 KB]