Indigenous Litigation fund

Grant program helps groups with Indigenous membership defend their right to economic prosperity.

The Litigation Fund helps finance legal expenses for Indigenous communities considering legal actions that support responsible resource development in Alberta.

This fund is available to groups, coalitions, privately funded societies, or alliances that include Indigenous businesses, communities or groups.

Proposals may be considered for one of the following funding streams:

• litigation or legal intervention – joining or participating in litigation or regulatory processes
• seed funding – costs for research to support potential court challenges

Applicants need to show how their legal action will advance Alberta’s interests by:

• supporting Indigenous community interests in responsible resource development that benefit their communities and increases their participation in Alberta’s economy
• supporting efficient, safe, orderly and responsible development of Alberta’s natural resources and increased market access for our natural resources
• supporting Alberta’s natural resources development (for example: oil, natural gas, pipelines, forestry, etc.)
• creating fair and effective policies, legislation and market systems that support natural resources development and export from Alberta
• explaining how the group has a unique perspective to add that is in Alberta’s interest

Oil, oil sands, natural gas and pipeline proposals will be a priority. All natural resources proposals, including forestry, are eligible.

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