First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program

Application Deadline: September 22, 2025 at 11:59 pm, Mountain time.
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About the Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provides funding through the First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP) to support First Nations in addressing the health impacts of environmental hazards. Its activities include community-based:

• research
• ​monitoring
• risk assessment
• risk communication
• knowledge integration

Eligibility:
First Nations groups that can apply for funding include:

• First Nations communities on reserve and First Nations organizations south of the 60° parallel from:
        - Alberta
        - Manitoba
        - Saskatchewan
        - Ontario
        - Quebec
        - Atlantic Canada
• bands
• districts
• councils
• tribal councils and associations
• governments of self-governing First Nations communities and regions
• First Nations non-government and voluntary associations and organizations
        ​- these include non-profit corporations that work on behalf of, or in partnership with, a First Nations community

*In order to be eligible for funding, First Nation communities must be recognized under the Indian Act.

Visit The FNECP Portal
Before you begin your application, visit the FNECP Portal — a portal created to support communities in applying for and carrying out FNECP-funded projects. It includes:

• A plain-language Call for Proposals
• An info webinar recording on how to apply and write a proposal
• Sample project templates and tips
• ​Key deadlines, contact info, and FAQs
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Explore the Portal: https://fnecp-plcepn.ca

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Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research Connection Grants

Application Deadline: September 23, 2025, 8:00PM (ET)

About the Program
SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) offers funding through the Indigenous Capacity and Research Leadership Connection Grants to support Indigenous-led and community-based initiatives. Funding will support community gatherings, workshops or other events, or outreach activities that:

• Mobilize existing knowledge;
• Facilitate dialogue and knowledge sharing;
• Result in the preparation of a research agenda, strategy and/or action plan, among other things.
  
  

This initiative is part of SSHRC’s commitment to reconciliation through research and to supporting Indigenous research and research training.

Eligibility and Themes
Applications must be submitted by eligible Indigenous postsecondary institutions or Indigenous not-for-profit organizations in Canada, or by individuals affiliated with such institutions. 
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Key themes include:

• Supporting Indigenous Talent and Research Careers
• Engaging Indigenous Knowledge
• Strengthening Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research
• Fostering Mutually Respectful Relationships
  
  

For full eligibility criteria and application details, see the official program page.

Information Webinars
SSHRC will host webinars to support applicants:

• English session: June 25, 2025, 1:00–2:30 p.m. (Eastern)
• French session: June 26, 2025, 1:00–2:30 p.m. (Eastern)

Visit the Funding Page
This funding opportunity strongly encourages a data management plan (DMP). 
​For full details, eligibility, application instructions, and key dates, visit the SSHRC webpage here.