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First Nations Development Fund Grant Program

March 31, 2024

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Description

The First Nations Development Fund Grant Program  was developed by First Nations and the Government of Alberta as part of the First Nations Gaming Policy. It is supported by a percentage of revenues from government-owned slot machines operating in First Nations casinos in Alberta.

Eligible Applicants

Only recognized First Nation Band Councils with reserve land located in Alberta who have signed an FNDF Grant Agreement
are eligible to apply for the FNDF Grant Program. There are currently forty-seven First Nations participating in the FNDF Grant
Program.

Eligible Expenses

Since 2006, when the program began, the FNDF has provided more than $1 billion to First Nations in support of over 3,000 economic, social and community development projects including:

  • housing projects
  • children, youth and Elder’s programs
  • cultural programs
  • business start-up and expansion
  • employment and training programs

Deadline Date

In order to be eligible to receive the full annual allocation, a completed First Nation Development Fund Grant application package must be received and approved by the FNDF office prior to March 31.

Contact

Contact Name: First Nations Development Fund

Phone Number: 780-415-1250 or 310-0000

Website: https://www.alberta.ca/first-nations-development-fund-grant-program.aspx

Industry:

Indigenous

Location:

Alberta

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