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First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) - Capacity Funding

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 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.
  • 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.
 

Eligible Community

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

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

No

Professional Input Required

No

Specific Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be for community benefit.
  • One active project at any given time.
  • Any number of applications for the project may be submitted up to the maximum thresholds for each revenue stream.
  • All applications must be accompanied by a Band Council Resolution, Tribal Council Resolution or Directors’ Resolution approving the project.

Other Eligible Applicants

Indigenous organizations acting on behalf of the Band, as supported by a Band Council Resolution (BCR).

Type of Funding

  • Capital

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Under $100 000

Description of Funding

  • Up to $50,000 per applicant regardless of the number of potential Projects in the applicant’s traditional territory

  • Up to $30,000 for Community Energy Plans

  • Up to $50,000 for Feasibility Studies and Business Planning

Update: FNCEBF Re-setting $50,000 Capacity Funding LimitThe clean energy landscape in BC has shifted and evolved greatly since the inception of the FNCEBF. As such, many of the capacity building projects and feasibility studies funded through the FNCEBF may no longer align effectively with the current clean energy landscape. Communities that have reached the $50,000 maximum for previous capacity projects will have their limit re-set and have the opportunity to re-apply for capacity funding. Reach out to fncebf@gov.bc.ca with any questions.

Eligible Costs

Design
Planning
Community Engagement
Capacity Building for the Community
Training
Reporting
Research and Development

Reporting Requirements

Final report only

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

Approximately 3 months