Capacity Component
The Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) supports the capacity of Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in processes and activities related to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA).
Activities funded under this component are focused on:
- Encouraging and supporting the participation of and collaboration with Indigenous communities and organizations in Transport Canada’s (TC) consultation and engagement processes.
- Supporting Indigenous capacity to develop and maintain partnerships and collaborative opportunities between TC and Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Providing capacity support for activities, such as Indigenous-led studies, that promote long-term benefits aligned with the objectives of CNWA and/or WAHVA.
- Creating opportunities for Indigenous communities and organizations to gather information, provide their views, and collect, protect and use Indigenous knowledge for the purposes of advancing TC initiatives and informing decision-making processes.
What you need to know before you start
Read the Applicant’s Guide in full before you apply. This guide will help you prepare your funding application.
How to apply
- Contact us to receive a copy of the project proposal templates that must be used to complete your application package.
- Review the applicant’s guide to fill out your application.
- Your application must be signed, accurate and complete before submitting it.
- Submit your application electronically to IndigenousParticipation-ParticipationAutochtone@tc.gc.ca. We will confirm receipt of all application packages.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this program, please contact us by email at IndigenousParticipation-ParticipationAutochtone@tc.gc.ca