The FNIF helps First Nations communities upgrade and increase public infrastructure to improve the quality of life and the environment in First Nations communities.

The fund supports a wide range of infrastructure projects, including planning and skills development, solid waste management, roads and bridges, energy systems, connectivity, structural mitigation, fire protection, cultural and recreational facilities and band administrative buildings.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible recipients include First Nations governments, Indigenous-owned entities, and public or private sector partners working in collaboration with Indigenous communities.

FUNDING:

$10 million per recipient per year for capital projects involving the retrofitting, construction, replacement, expansion, or purchase and installation of fixed assets or infrastructure.

DEADLINE:

Submission deadline for the First Nation Infrastructure Investment Plan is in the fall of each year. There is no deadline to receive FNIF funding.