One of the core goals of the FIT Program is to encourage the development of Aboriginal renewable energy projects. This is done through reduced security payments, additional price incentives and the creation of the Aboriginal Energy Partnerships Program.

Aboriginal community means, for the purposes of the FIT Program:

1. a First Nation that is a "Band" as defined in the Indian Act (Canada)
2. the Métis Nation of Ontario or any of its active Chartered Community Councils
3. a person, other than a natural person, that is determined by the Government of Ontario for the purposes of FIT Program to represent the collective interests of a community that is composed of Métis or other Aboriginal individuals
4. a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Aboriginal communities as described in (1), (2) or (3).