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Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI)

Natural Resources Canada · Federal

In plain language

Federal funding ($16.9M renewed 2026–2029) for Indigenous-led forest sector projects. Two streams: Grants up to $45K (lighter paperwork, for planning, policy, and consent-related activities) and Contributions (larger, milestone-based, for stewardship and economic development projects). Current call deadline May 13, 2026. Open to First Nations, Inuit, Métis communities and Indigenous-owned businesses. Relevant in NL for Indigenous communities working on forest stewardship, traditional knowledge projects, or forest-sector business development. Program contact: ifi-ifa@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

Realistic range

$25,000 – $500,000

Avg award

$75,000

Max advertised

$500,000

Cost share

—

Accessibility

3 / 5

Effort

3 / 5

Deadline

May 13, 2026

Repayable?

Who qualifies

Entity types

Indigenous Band, Nonprofit, Incorporated

Sectors

Forestry, Environment, Community Services

Regions

NL Wide

Demographics prioritized

Indigenous

What you'll have to report

Milestone reports tied to approved workplan; financial claims for contribution stream; Indigenous Knowledge protocols honoured in reporting; final project report.