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First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund

Last updated on November 28, 2019

Description

The First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) promotes increased Indigenous community participation in the clean energy sector within their asserted traditional territories and treaty areas.

The fund provides agreements between the B.C. Government and successful applicants for Capacity funding and Equity funding. It also provides revenue-sharing agreements between the B.C. Government and eligible First Nations.

As an applicant, ensure all steps in the application process are completed, which includes completing the Application Worksheet for each category of funding. Applicants are recommended to review the qualifications and requirements of each funding category prior to submission.​

Special Requirements

Fund eligibility criteria restricts applicants to Indigenous communities in British Columbia falling into one of the following categories:

  1. A First Nation “band” as defined by the Indian Act (Canada);
  2. A First Nation governing body, representing exclusively one or more First Nations.

In addition, the proposed project must be located in British Columbia.

Last updated: May 18, 2018

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The Clean Energy Act enabled the creation of the First Nation Clean Energy Business Fund.

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation leads the B.C. Government in pursuing reconciliation with the First Nations and Indigenous peoples of British Columbia.