First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund
Government of British Columbia
Grant
British Columbia, Canada
CA$50,000.00
CA$500,000.00
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.
1. CAPACITY FUNDING
Funding to assist with clean energy project feasibility studies, community energy planning or engaging with project proponents. Funding will be provided to enable an applicant to engage with project proponents, including undertaking financial analysis of potential projects prior to taking equity positions in a Project and reviewing development potential within their territories.
2. EQUITY FUNDING
Funding to support a financially viable and resourced clean energy project with an Energy Purchase Agreement.
Eligibility
Fund eligibility criteria restricts applicants to Indigenous communities in British Columbia falling into one of the following categories:
- A First Nation “band” as defined by the Indian Act (Canada);
- A First Nation governing body, representing exclusively one or more First Nations.
In addition, the proposed project must be located in British Columbia.
Contact Details
Sarah Barnes (Senior Fiscal Advisor, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation)
Sarah.Barnes@gov.bc.ca
778 698-7301
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1. CAPACITY FUNDING:
- FNCEBF Clean Energy Capacity Funding Application - Proposed Projects (XLSX)
- Supporting template:
Community Energy Planning (CEP) (PDF)
2. EQUITY FUNDING:
- FNCEBF Clean Energy Equity Funding Application (XLSX)
- Key project tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Business plan
- Permitting
- Financing
- Interconnection agreement signed
- Major equipment ordered
- Commenced construction
- Begin commissioning
- Final design