Grants & Funding
The following grant programs are specific to Alberta Intergovernmental, International and Aboriginal Relations. Please visit other Government of Alberta department websites for additional funding opportunities.
- Aboriginal Economic Partnerships (AEP) supports Aboriginal economic development by facilitating economic partnerships among Aboriginal communities, industry, governments and other stakeholders.
- First Nations Consultation Capacity Investment Program provides support for First Nations in Alberta to enhance their abilities and resources to better participate in consultation activities regarding resource development. This may include support to establish consultation offices and staff on-reserve to respond to consultation requests and work with industry and government to address consultation issues.
- First Nations Development Fund (FNDF) is a Government of Alberta lottery grant program available exclusively to First Nations Band Councils in Alberta. The FNDF is supported by a portion of revenues from government-owned slot machines located in First Nations casinos in Alberta. First Nations in Alberta can apply to the FNDF Grant Program for social, economic and community development projects.
