Our Programs

NFMC is proud to offer a total of 16 scholarship opportunities to students in our management area who are graduating from secondary schools and/or are currently enrolled in college, skilled trades, and university programs. For a list of communities within our management area, please refer to our website home page.

UPDATE/NEWS: As of July 2023, we have increased our total scholarships awarded from 12 to 16, for a total of $42,000.00 (10×$3,000.00 and 6x$2,000.00).

Any secondary students, within our management area, who plan to attend post-secondary in the fall and/or full-time college, or university students are eligible to apply.  Although it is not mandatory to be enrolled in a forestry, forestry technician, geographical information system (GIS) or natural science program, preference for scholarships will be given to students in these program fields. Students must include a completed application form, letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor and their academic transcript. Applicants must reside and attend school within our management area to qualify. Deadline for applications is May 1st for secondary students, and June 30th for post-secondary students.

To apply or learn more, please download the following information and FILLABLE application package…

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NFMC proudly supports initiatives that contribute to the economic and social development of the communities in and around the management area. Eligible projects include community events, fundraising campaigns, medical/safety equipment, community capital projects and other innovative projects that meet the mandate of NFMC. NOTE: Preference will be given to requests which align with the following key areas of focus: youth activities, education, literacy and ‘stay in school’, health and wellness, and culture and recreation. Download the information and application package to learn more.

NOTE: TRIPS and TRAVEL SPORTS TEAMS do not qualify under our program. Events need to be hosted within one of the local communities supported by NFMC and must provide a community-wide benefit. For example, a local team hosting championships would qualify as it brings local economic development to the community. However, a team going away for a sporting tournament does not qualify as it’s for a specific group of individuals and does not provide local benefits as intended by the program.

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The Strategic Initiatives Program is intended to assist First Nation communities, municipalities, and industry in bringing forward eligible, forestry-related projects affecting the NFMC management area. Ideally, these initiatives will develop capacity and promote, attract and support economic growth in the existing and emerging forestry sector. Download the information and application package to learn more.

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