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Nation Building

Program Category: Clean Energy, Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, Environment
Program Sub-Category: Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy, Mapping, Food Security, Risk Assessments, Environmental Stewardship, Active Transportation, Economic Development, Monitoring, Innovation, Emergency Mitigation / Preparedness / Planning, Waste Reduction and Circular Economy
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Status: Closed

Funder

New Relationship Trust (NRT)

Deadline Details

The annual intake and approval process will open each calendar year in May and close, the earlier of December or when the annual funding available has been exhausted.

Funder Organization Type

  • Indigenous Organization

Nation Building supports First Nations and Tribal Councils in British Columbia to complete projects that strengthen their community through capacity building and/or nation governance initiatives, according to their self-determined priorities. This funding is meant to be flexible to meet the unique and diverse community needs.
 
Applicants can apply for up to $125,000 in grant funding over two years towards projects and related costs. Funding amounts will be determined by demonstrated need, application preparedness, and project complexity.
 
The Nation Building Initiative opened May 15th until funds are exhausted OR December 1st at noon, whichever comes first.

Eligible Community

BC First Nation Communities, BC Tribal Councils
Must be a BC First Nation or BC Tribal Council as recognized by the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations 

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

No

Application Limit per Community

1

Professional Input Required

No

Type of Funding

  • Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • From $100 000 to $1 000 000

Description of Funding

Up to $125,000 over two years.

Eligible Costs

Planning
Community Engagement
Project Management
Capacity Building for the Community
Training
Reporting
Awareness and Education
Research and Development

Although we have guidelines for eligible expenses, we understand the capacity needs of communities and are flexible in what the NRT could fund. We suggest reaching out to either Matt Cook-Contois or Keri Fisher to discuss further.

Ineligible Costs

Building Purchase Costs
Staff Costs
Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports and final reports

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

1 month

Applications are reviewed and approved on a weekly basis.