Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program (IFBP) enables Indigenous communities to unlock the economic, social and environmental benefits of their participation in BC’s forest sector with partners across BC through specific project support. These projects are related to the support and expansion of BC’s bioeconomy, and include the development of bioproducts from concept to commercialization, fibre capture logistics, and biomass supply and processing analysis, among other topics. The IFBP is guided by the goals, principles, and objectives of the Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Framework which was developed through collaboration and engagement with numerous First Nations and Indigenous organizations in BC.
Comments on Funding:
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
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; or
3. A First Nation enterprise (e.g. a non-governing body such as a business or an economic
development arm of a First Nation)
4. Have projects that:
a. Have demonstrable community support;
b. Be located (or have a major component located) in BC;
c. Utilize forest biomass;
d. Relate to the economy; and
e. Provide social, economic and environmental benefits.
Communities must fall into one of the following categories to qualify as eligible to receive funding:
a) A First Nation “band” as defined by the Indian Act (Canada);
b) A First Nation governing body, representing exclusively one or more First Nations; or
c) A First Nation enterprise (e.g. a non-governing body such as a business or an economic
development arm of a First Nation).
Application Steps:
Applicants should review the Program Guide and then fill out the Application Form
as fully as possible. Once completed, submit the form to IBIO.Mail@gov.bc.ca. The IFBP application form is available at:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/supporting-innovation/ifb/ifbp
a. The Application is a fillable word document form and can be completed electronically. Please
note that the response areas beside each question will accommodate additional space.
b. Once complete, please save the Application with the following file name format: Applicant Name,
Program intake (e.g. ApplicantName_IFBP)
c. Please use this form to apply for Bioeconomy projects, as well as Conventional or Accelerator
projects.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit Application Form and Supporting documentaion
Other Things to Note:
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