Grants for Indigenous-Led Programs in Canada

Last updated: August 2024

Here’s a list of current grants available to support Indigenous-led and Indigenous service provider programs in Canada:

1. New Relationship Trust Foundation (NRTF) - Direct support

Description: Provides funding for projects that support the capacity development of Indigenous communities.
Eligibility: Open to all First Nations communities in British Columbia.
Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year.

2. Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund (IPRF)

Description: Supports Indigenous-led initiatives that build resilience and respond to community challenges. Eligibility: Open to Indigenous-led organizations across Canada.
Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year. 

3. Canada Council for the Arts - Creating, Knowing, and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples
Description: Provides funding to support Indigenous cultural expression through the arts.
Eligibility: Open to Indigenous artists, groups, and organizations across Canada.
Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year.

4. National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund (NIB Trust Fund)
Description: Supports education programs aimed at preserving, reclaiming, and sharing Indigenous knowledge.
Eligibility: Open to individuals, community groups, and organizations from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year.

5. First Nations Development Institute - Grantmaking
Description: Offers several grant programs to support economic development, food sovereignty, and cultural preservation for Indigenous communities.
Eligibility: Open to Indigenous communities and organizations in Canada.
Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year. Link:  

6. Ontario Trillium Foundation - Multiple grants  
Description: Provides funding to support health and wellness, economic development, and cultural initiatives for Indigenous communities in Ontario.
Eligibility: Open to Indigenous-led organizations in Ontario.
Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year.  

7. TD Ready Commitment - Indigenous Peoples
Description: Provides grants for programs that focus on supporting Indigenous peoples in Canada, with a focus on education, financial security, and environmental stewardship.
Eligibility: Open to Indigenous-led organizations and programs.
Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year.

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