Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund (NKDF) Society – Funding Programs
Program Category:
Clean Energy, Climate Adaptation, Community Infrastructure
Program Sub-Category:
Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy, Food Security, Active Transportation, Economic Development, Innovation
Status: Open
Funder
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund (NKDF) Society
Deadline Details
Four intake windows per year. Upcoming deadline is October 31st, 2023.
Funder Organization Type
- Non-Governmental Organization or Society
[This is a regional program and only supports communities in its service area. Details can be found in the program summary and on the program’s website.]
Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund (NKDF) Society grants are designed to support sustainable economic activity in northern communities affected by the Kitimat-Kemano project and by the creation of the Nechako Reservoir. NKDF spends the income from its long-term investments on projects that meet each community’s economic development and community building goals and contribute to overall community health, development, and stability.
The investment area for NKDF is normally limited to those areas with evidence of impacts from Alcan’s (Rio Tinto) Nechako Reservoir and Kemano power project. We encourage applications from local governments, First Nations and legally incorporated non-profit organizations serving the following communities and nearby rural areas:
The investment area for NKDF is normally limited to those areas with evidence of impacts from Alcan’s (Rio Tinto) Nechako Reservoir and Kemano power project. We encourage applications from local governments, First Nations and legally incorporated non-profit organizations serving the following communities and nearby rural areas:
- Kitamaat Village
- Southside
- Nee Tahi Buhn Band
- Cheslatta Carrier Nation
- Skin Tyee Band
- Village of Burns Lake
- Burns Lake Band
- Lake Babine Nation (Woyenne)
- Stellat'en First Nation
- Village of Fraser Lake
- Nadleh Whut’en Band
- Fort Fraser
- District of Vanderhoof
- Saik’uz First Nation
Eligible Community
The investment area for NKDF is limited to those areas with evidence of impacts from Alcan’s (Rio Tinto) Nechako Reservoir and Kemano power project. We encourage applications from local governments, First Nations and legally incorporated non-profit organizations serving the following communities and nearby rural areas:
- Kitamaat Village
- Southside
- Nee Tahi Buhn Band
- Cheslatta Carrier Nation
- Skin Tyee Band
- Village of Burns Lake
- Burns Lake Band
- Lake Babine Nation (Woyenne)
- Stellat'en First Nation
- Village of Fraser Lake
- Nadleh Whut’en Band
- Fort Fraser
- District of Vanderhoof
- Saik’uz First Nation
Regional Limitations
Yes (See the Map)Required Community Contribution
Priority given to projects that include a financial or in-kind contribution of 10% or more from the proponent toward the project.
Funding Stacking Restrictions
No
Professional Input Required
No
Specific Eligibility Requirements
The fund will not cover more than 50% of project costs. In-kind donations are acceptable at market rates and must be verifiable and documented by written commitments from donors.
Other Eligible Applicants
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-ProfitsLegally incorporated non-profit organizations.
Type of Funding
- Grant
Description of Funding
Funding varies. The fund will not normally cover more than 50% of project costs. Check the website or contact the fund manager to confirm proposal deadlines and to make sure your project is eligible.
Percentage of Project Funded
50%Eligible Costs
EngineeringDesign
Planning
Capital Costs
Community Engagement
Equipment/Material Purchase
Capacity Building for the Community
Research and Development
Contracted goods and services.
Capital costs, materials and supplies, excluding the costs of land.
Incremental labour and related costs such as travel.
Capital costs, materials and supplies, excluding the costs of land.
Incremental labour and related costs such as travel.
Ineligible Costs
Administration FeesStaff Costs
Land Acquisition
Grants cannot be used to subsidize or compete with private enterprise.
- Grants cannot be used to pay wages of employees doing their regular jobs, including public works labour.
- Grants will not be approved if funding is normally available from other sources.
- Grants cannot be used for sponsorships, such as travel costs for teams and/or individuals to attend events or as prize money for festivals.
- Grants cannot be used to pay GST. (Grant funds can be used to pay for PST, but not GST).
- Projects that are already in progress.
- Grants cannot be used to pay wages of employees doing their regular jobs, including public works labour.
- Grants will not be approved if funding is normally available from other sources.
- Grants cannot be used for sponsorships, such as travel costs for teams and/or individuals to attend events or as prize money for festivals.
- Grants cannot be used to pay GST. (Grant funds can be used to pay for PST, but not GST).
- Projects that are already in progress.
Reporting Requirements
Progress reports and final reports
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
2 monthsSix weeks from application deadline.