Funding Application

The first intake of applications under the Indigenous Brokers Development Program (the "Program") will open on June 2, 2025, followed by a second intake in either late 2025 or early 2026.

Submissions for the initial intake will be reviewed beginning the week of June 30, 2025. Please note that funding is subject to availability. Therefore, although there is no definitive deadline for applications, those fielded by June 30 will receive first consideration.

Available Funds

IBAS expects to approve at least 12 brokerages through the initial intake of the Program with a funding value of $300,000.

Parameters

1. Participating employees must self-declare and identify as either First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. This may include both Status Indians and Non-Status Indians (First Nations) per the Indian Act.

2. Participating employees must be resident to Saskatchewan. All funded activities must take place within the Province of Saskatchewan.

3. Should adequate Program funds be available (and announced by IBAS), brokerages that receive the maximum of $25,000 in funding through the initial intake may seek a subsequent contribution during a second intake (amount to be determined).

4. Although Program integrity is of the utmost importance, the intention is for the Program to be 'outcomes-based' and flexible in its delivery with limited administrative burden on brokerage employers. Accordingly:

   • Unless a smaller amount is specifically requested by the brokerage, all applications will be considered for the full eligible funding amount to allow for operational unknowns (i.e. $25,000 during the initial intake);

   • All funded brokerages must complete a final Program report within the one-year period of Program acceptance;

   • Upon reception of the final Program report, IBAS will process reimbursement payment within 30 days (to assist brokerages with cash flow, partial funding advances may be considered on a case-by-case basis upon request);

   • There is no requirement for the brokerage to use the full funded amount. Final reports may be submitted at any time within the one-year period; and

   • All successful applicants will be strongly encouraged to participate in best practice sharing sessions, which will be facilitated by the Program no more than twice annually.

5. If, in consultation with the brokerage, IBAS determines it is unlikely for the funded brokerage to use all its approved allocation, IBAS may reduce the approved amount commensurately.

6. IBAS has established an Evaluation Framework intended to guide the fair and equitable review of applications.

Application Process

Complete the application form by clicking the button at the bottom of this page. 

Successful applicants will required to be complete and sign a Program Funding Agreement, which will constitute formal approval.

Should you have any questions leading up to or during this process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the IBAS team at ibdp@ibas.ca. 

The funding application for the initial intake will be available here on June 2, 2025.