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First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) (Umbrella Program)

Program Category: Clean Energy
Program Sub-Category: Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy
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Status: Open

Funder

BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions (ECS)

Deadline Details

The next FNCEBF intake will be April 2025. Deadline to submit applications is April 30, 2025.

This program has regular ongoing intakes. Please refer to the FNCEBF website for details.

Funder Organization Type

  • BC Provincial Government

The First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) aims to promote increased Indigenous community participation in the clean energy sector within their asserted traditional territories and treaty areas through agreements between the BC Government and the eligible applicant to:
 

  • Capacity Funding: Provide capacity development funding to support applicants to undertake activities such as feasibility studies or to engage with proponents of clean energy projects.

  • Equity Funding: Provide equity funding to qualifying applicants to support capital costs related to the implementation of community energy efficiency and demand-side management projects within their community. Potential help acquire equity positions in clean energy projects or in the construction of renewable energy project.

Eligible Community

Indigenous governing body, however organized and established by Indigenous peoples.

Required Community Contribution

Community contribution required (please see program website)
10% required community contribution. Can be cash or In-kind. 

Funding Stacking Restrictions

No

Professional Input Required

No

Specific Eligibility Requirements

One active project at any given timeAny number of applications for project may be submitted up to the maximum thresholds for each revenue stream 

Other Eligible Applicants

Indigenous organizations acting on behalf of the Band [as supported by Band Council Resolution (BCR)]

Type of Funding

  • Capital

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Under $100 000
  • From $100 000 to $1 000 000

Description of Funding

  • Capacity Funding – up to a maximum of $50,000
  • Equity Funding - Maximum total grant is $500,000 per applicant – regardless of the number of potential projects in the applicant’s traditional territory.
 
Please refer to the program website for guidelines and eligibility.

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Planning
Operational and Maintenance Costs
Capital Costs
Community Engagement
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Capacity Building for the Community
Training
Reporting
Research and Development

Reporting Requirements

Final report only

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

Approximately 3 months