Fonds de leadership autochtone — Volet désigné

📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-led organizations (primary requirement) - First Nations, Inuit, and Métis-led entities - Indigenous businesses and enterprises - Indigenous communities and collectives - Indigenous non-profits and social enterprises - Joint ventures where Indigenous partners maintain operational control - Organizations must demonstrate Indigenous ownership and leadership at decision-making levels ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance - Project Focus: Renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon heating initiatives - Funding Structure: Direct grants (no matching ratio specified in available information) - Amount: Specific funding caps vary by project scope and stream - Repayability: Non-repayable grants (funds do not require return) - Alignment: Projects must support Canada's climate and clean energy targets ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Renewable energy system installation (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass) - Energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades - Low-carbon heating system implementation - Infrastructure planning and design - Equipment and technology acquisition - Installation and integration costs - Community energy projects - Capacity-building related to clean energy initiatives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Ownership Requirement: Indigenous ownership and leadership must be demonstrated and maintained throughout project execution - Project Alignment: All projects must support Canadian climate and clean energy objectives - Accountability: Recipient organizations must track and report on project outcomes - Compliance: Adherence to Indigenous governance and consultation principles - Timeline Milestones: Projects require defined completion timelines and progress reporting - Community Benefit: Projects should demonstrate benefit to Indigenous communities - Documentation: Detailed project plans and Indigenous leadership documentation required for approval