The First Nations Forestry Program (FNFP) provides funding and support to First Nations to participate in the forest sector in order to develop and sustainably manage their forest resources and to participate in and benefit from forest-based development opportunities.
Eligible recipients are elected First Nations Bands and Tribal Councils, First Nations organizations, and other First Nations group or company involved in improving First Nations economic conditions and who can contribute to the objectives of the FNFP.
How Do I Apply?
If you are interested in submitting a project proposal and would like further details on eligibility, application guidelines, activities supported, or screening criteria, please contact the program representative for your province or territory, listed below.
Application deadlines are different for each province and territory.
A listing of national projects that are either completed or currently in progress is also available.
Manitoba Contact(s):
Mr.
Adam
Wellstead
Natural Forestry Centre
Natural Resources Canada
5320 - 122nd Street North West
Edmonton, Alberta
T6H 3S5
Telephone: 780-435-7390
Fax: 780-435-7356
E-mail: awellste@nrcan.gc.ca
Web site:
http://www.fnfp.gc.ca/english/index.shtml