1. Major Differences & Benefits Between Types of Agreements Available to First Nations
November 2017

2. 2017-2018 National Funding Agreement Models
First Nation
First Nation and Tribal Council Funding Agreement Model
GCIMS#
Canada Common Funding Agreement Model (CCFA)
GCIMS#
Streamlined Funding Agreement Model
GCIMS#

3. Major Differences
MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NATIONAL FUNDING AGREEMENT MODELS
Options for First Nations
Funding Agreement Models and Agreement Sections
Streamlined Funding Agreement Model GCIMS #
First Nations/Tribal Council Model (FA) GCIMS #
Canada Common Funding Agreement Model (CCFA) GCIMS #
Recipient Type
First Nations
First Nations; and Tribal Councils
Health Canada and INAC Common Recipients
Funders
INAC only
"Canada" - as represented by any federal departments
"Canada" as represented by Health Canada (FNIHB) and INAC
Programs and Services vs Project management
Program Delivery Requirements and Standards listed in Annexes 1A & 1B Annex 1B may include reference to approved work plans for projects and activities; or
Annex 1C can be used for the project description and conditions
Program Delivery Requirements and Standards listed in Schedule DIAND-1 and DIAND-2 Program Delivery Requirements may include a reference to approved work plans for projects and activities
Program Delivery Requirements and Standards listed in a single Program Plan. Program Delivery Requirements may include a reference to approved work plans for projects and activities
Funding approaches options
Block, Set, Fixed, Flexible and Grant
Actions that can be taken in case of default based on the nature of the relationship (e.g. Business to business or long term relationship) (Included in all models: Requirement for the Council or Recipient to take action necessary to remedy the default and take such other reasonable action as Canada deems necessary)
Requesting a Management Action Plan;
Seeking advisory support,
Appointing a Third Party
Funding Agreement Manager,
Withholding Funds, and
Terminating the Agreement
Accountability and disclosure of information requirements (other than to INAC)
No accountability and disclosure of information requirements to Members of the First Nation in funding agreements as these are better addressed through legislation
Accountability and disclosure of information requirements to Members for First Nations and to Members of Member First Nations for Tribal Councils

4. MAIN BENEFITS OF THE STEAMLINED NATIONAL FUNDING AGREEMENT MODELS
MAIN BENEFITS OF THE STEAMLINED NATIONAL FUNDING AGREEMENT MODELS
Streamlined Funding Agreement Model GCIMS #
Removal of the accountability provisions from funding agreements as these are better addressed through legislation
Inclusion of a standard Non-Derogation provision to respect any treaties and Aboriginal rights
Simplifying obligations regarding agents
Consolidating default and remedy provisions
Simplifying the dispute resolution process
Consolidating audit and evaluation provisions

5. MAIN BENEFITS OF THE STEAMLINED NATIONAL FUNDING AGREEMENT MODELS
MAIN BENEFITS OF THE STEAMLINED NATIONAL FUNDING AGREEMENT MODELS
Canada Common Funding Agreement Model (CCFA) GCIMS #
One harmonized agreement with two departments
One cheque released to the recipient on behalf of both departments
One set of consolidated audited financial statements submitted only once
Harmonized terms and conditions found in main body of the agreement and fewer departmental specific conditions identified in schedules
Simplification and harmonization of the First Nations' Council's requirement on accountability, transparency, disclosure of information to members, and dispute resolution