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Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI)

Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI)

Supports Indigenous Canadian communities through training, participation, and forestry sector development.

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The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI), administered by Natural Resources Canada, is an exclusively Indigenous-focused programme renewed for 2026-2029 with a total budget of CAD 16.9 million, including CAD 13 million in direct investment in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. IFI is designed to accelerate Indigenous awareness, influence, inclusion, and leadership in Canada's forest sect…

Indigenous forestry governance, planning, and capacity development; economic development projects in the forestry sector for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CAD 16.9M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: natural-resources.canada.ca