Indigenous Engagement Requirements Funding Program
Last updated on March 21, 2025The Indigenous Engagement Requirements Funding Program (IERFP) provides funding for the implementation of the Indigenous Engagement Requirements within the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA).
This funding will assist First Nations and local authorities to engage in activities outlined in the program guide under resources. The goal of this funding is to support capacity needs, relationship-building and collaboration. This program was announced in December 2023 and updated in September 2024 and March 2025.
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How to receive funding
There is no application required to access this funding. Eligible recipients were sent an email with program information.
Funding information can be found in the updated IER Funding Program Guide (PDF, 232KB) for recipients who:
- are joining the Indigenous Engagement Requirements Funding program for the first time, or
- will complete implementation of their Year 1 agreements by March 31, 2025, and no longer wish to participate in the Program; and
- who received an IERFP Year 1 funding award and wish to receive Year 2 program funding
Eligible recipients are requested to respond by completing the agreement to confirm participation. The program remains flexible. Recipients will have the opportunity to continue with the same or choose different eligible activities.
Guidance on how to engage in activities is outlined in the Indigenous Engagement Requirements Interim Guidance Document and other documents under resources.
Program reporting
Recipients will receive material to assist with meeting interim and final program reporting requirements.
Based on feedback gathered during the first year, we have extended reporting timelines and provided additional guidance to help recipients implement Indigenous Engagement Requirements.
Program timeline
The program has been extended to March 31, 2026. These are key dates for participants to be aware of:
- September 2024 – Announcement for year 2 funding and updated online resources
- Fall 2024 to March 31, 2025– Agreements completed between recipient and the Province, and funding disbursed. Year 1 recipients accepting year 2 funding must submit an interim progress report and return a signed Modification Agreement by March 31, 2025
- Early 2026 – a request will be sent to recipients to provide a program activity update
Contact and resources
Contact the program team with your questions or for more information.
- Email: EMCR.IERFunding@gov.bc.ca