Funding Opportunities
Here is a list of current funding opportunities. These links will take you to a separate window. When clicking on external links, users should exercise caution and verify the credibility and safety of the linked content.
National
Current status: Open
The National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI) was formed in November 2022 by Indigenous housing providers across the country to deliver “For Indigenous, by Indigenous” (FIBI) housing solutions for urban, rural, and northern Indigenous Peoples. We prioritize housing as a human right with a goal to achieve a national urban, rural and northern (URN) Indigenous Housing Strategy that is fully Indigenous led. NICHI advocates for holistic, serviced-based community housing that empowers Indigenous communities.
Women and Gender Equality Canada Calls for Proposals
Current status: Open
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) works to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social, and political life.
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Current status: Closed
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation component of the Commemorate Canada program provides funding (up to a maximum of $10,000 per organization) to eligible recipients for initiatives that increase awareness and commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30).
Current status: Open
The CCSF supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation. The Fund supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces.
Current status: Open
We support Indigenous talent, communities and companies in the development, production and marketing of screen content. We support partners in building a robust Indigenous screen sector and workforce.
Saskatchewan
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund
Current status: Open
The deadline is approaching to apply for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ (MMIWG+) Community Response Fund. More than $400,000 is available to support grassroots efforts to prevent violence and create safety for Indigenous women and girls+ in Saskatchewan.
Ontario
Current status: Open
For questions about applying to specific funding opportunities, please contact the funding program directly. For all other questions, please contact Transfer Payment Ontario Client Care from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for government and statutory holidays
Quebec
Indigenous Cultural Development Projects
Current status: Open
The Call for Indigenous Cultural Development Projects program aims to increase the offer of activities, services and goods that significantly contribute to the Ministère’s objectives of strengthening and developing Indigenous cultures and communications. It also aims to meet the objectives of the 2022-2027 Government Action Plan for the Social and Cultural Wellness of the First Nations and Inuit.
New Brunswick
Current status: Open
The Regional Development Corporation will be responsible for the overall management of the CIF. All funding applications under the CIF will be received, assessed, and evaluated by the Regional Development Corporation. The President of the Regional Development Corporation will have authority to approve funding for projects.
Indigenous Affairs Grants Program
Current status: Open
The Grants Program funds small-scale and not-for-profit Indigenous projects, initiatives, or events of a social, cultural, and educational nature. Individuals, First Nation communities and Indigenous organizations can apply.
