FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Yukon Community Projects and Events Funding
Supports community-driven projects and events that enhance social well-being, cultural connection, community engagement, and local development across the Yukon, including Indigenous-led initiatives.
- CLIENT Government of Yukon
- YEAR Rolling deadlines depending on project category
- CATEGORY Community , Culture
- TAGS Community Projects , Cultural Programming , Events , Yukon
Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program
Supports Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador to develop and deliver projects that prevent violence, promote safety, and strengthen cultural and community responses.
- CLIENT Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- YEAR Annual cycle (next 2026 deadline to be announced)
- CATEGORY Community , Health , Safety
- TAGS Community Safety , Indigenous Wellness , Violence Prevention
Indigenous Arts Grants Program (PEI)
Supports Indigenous artists on Prince Edward Island with funding for creation, development, and presentation of artistic work. Encourages both emerging and established artists in all disciplines.
- CLIENT Government of Prince Edward Island
- YEAR TBD for 2026 cycle
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Creation , Cultural Expression , Indigenous Arts , PEI
Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists
Provides funding to Indigenous artists, groups, and collectives in New Brunswick for creation, professional development, and community arts projects. Designed to support Indigenous cultural expression and capacity building.
- CLIENT artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board)
- YEAR March 15 2026
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Creation , Indigenous Arts , New Brunswick , Professional Development
Mikw Chiyâm and Arts Education Programs (Qaggiavuut)
Supports Inuit artists and performers across Nunavut with funding for arts education, cultural preservation, and performance development. Provides training, mentorship, and project funding to enhance Inuit-led arts and cultural expression.
- CLIENT Qaggiavuut Arts Society
- YEAR Varies by program cycle
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Cultural Training , Inuit Arts , Mentorship , Performing Arts
Indigenous Arts Projects (Toronto)
Funds Indigenous artists, collectives, and organizations in Toronto to support creation, presentation, dissemination, and community arts projects. Encourages both traditional and contemporary Indigenous artistic expression.
- CLIENT Toronto Arts Council
- YEAR October 15 2026
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Creation , Indigenous Arts , Presentation , Toronto Arts
Indigenous Arts Projects
Provides funding to Indigenous artists, groups, and organizations in Ontario for artistic creation, production, community-engaged arts, and professional development. Supports a wide range of Indigenous artistic practices and cultural expression.
- CLIENT Ontario Arts Council
- YEAR 2026 deadline to be announced
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Community Arts , Creation , Indigenous Arts , Ontario Arts
Indigenous Arts Impetus Program
Provides funding for Indigenous artists and arts organizations in Québec to support the development and production of artistic projects. This program encourages continuity, cultural expression, and advancement of Indigenous arts practices.
- CLIENT Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
- YEAR Continuous intake
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Creation , Cultural Expression , Indigenous Arts , Québec
Indigenous Arts Micro-Grants
Supports Indigenous artists in Québec for small-scale artistic projects, creation, training, or exploration. These micro-grants are designed to quickly fund emerging or established Indigenous creators with flexible, accessible support.
- CLIENT Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
- YEAR Continuous intake
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Creation , Indigenous Arts , Micro Grant , Québec
Connection Grants 2026 Competitions
Funds events and outreach that support research sharing, networking, and community engagement. Supports workshops, conferences, symposia, and gatherings that build Indigenous research capacity and connections.
- CLIENT Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
- YEAR February 2 2026
- CATEGORY Research
- TAGS Events , Indigenous Research , Knowledge Exchange , Networks
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants
Supports Indigenous-led research networks that advance Indigenous knowledge, community priorities, and collaborative research leadership. Multi-stage funding strengthens national Indigenous research capacity.
- CLIENT Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
- YEAR Next competition expected in 2026
- CATEGORY Research
- TAGS Capacity Building , Indigenous Knowledge , Innovation , Research Networks
Participant Funding Program
Provides financial support for Indigenous communities, organizations, and individuals to participate in federal impact assessments for major projects. Covers engagement, travel, expert advice, and participation in hearings or consultations.
- CLIENT Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
- YEAR Rolling intake
- CATEGORY Environment
- TAGS Capacity Building , Consultation , Impact Assessment , Participation
Indigenous Guardians
Supports Indigenous communities in monitoring, stewardship, and protection of their traditional lands, waters, and ice. Helps strengthen Indigenous governance, environmental oversight, and land-based cultural knowledge.
- CLIENT Environment and Climate Change Canada
- YEAR Continuous intake
- CATEGORY Environment , Land Stewardship
- TAGS Environment , Indigenous Guardians , Monitoring , Stewardship , Traditional Knowledge
Cultural Heritage Infrastructure Program
Supports B.C. First Nations communities and organizations to develop or upgrade facilities that safeguard and share Indigenous cultural heritage.
- CLIENT First Peoples’ Cultural Council
- YEAR December 12 2025 – 4:30 PM PT
- CATEGORY Culture , Heritage
- TAGS Archives , Cultural Centres , Infrastructure , Preservation
New Relationship Trust: Nation Building Grant
Supports First Nations in British Columbia to strengthen governance, leadership, and community capacity through Nation-building initiatives.
- CLIENT New Relationship Trust
- YEAR Continuous intake
- CATEGORY Community , Governance
- TAGS Community Planning , Governance , Leadership , Nation Building
First Peoples’ Cultural Council: Language Technology Program
Funds projects that use technology to document, teach, and revitalize Indigenous languages in British Columbia.
- CLIENT First Peoples’ Cultural Council
- YEAR CLOSED - December 10 2025 – 4:30 PM PT
- CATEGORY Culture , Language , Technology
- TAGS Documentation , Education , Language Revitalization , Technology
New Relationship Trust: Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative
Provides funding to support clean energy projects that advance Indigenous self-determination, economic development, and environmental stewardship in British Columbia.
- CLIENT New Relationship Trust and Indigenous Clean Energy
- YEAR Continuous intake
- CATEGORY Clean Energy , Economic Development , Environment
- TAGS Clean Energy , Economic Growth , Self-Determination , Sustainability
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Provides funding to support mineral and economic development projects in Manitoba that create Indigenous partnerships, jobs, and regional growth.
- CLIENT Manitoba Chamber of Commerce (in partnership with Manitoba Government)
- YEAR Continuous intake
- CATEGORY Economic Development
- TAGS Economic Growth , Employment , Indigenous Partnerships , Mining
Cultural Practices Grant
Supports B.C. First Nations to plan, carry out and document community-based cultural practices and events that strengthen identity and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
- CLIENT First Peoples’ Cultural Council
- YEAR December 12 2025 - 4:30 PM PT
- CATEGORY Community , Culture , Heritage
- TAGS Cultural Revitalization , Events , Heritage , Mentorship
Language Vitality Program
Funds B.C. First Nations community-led projects to revitalize languages, with four flexible streams (Rise/Roots/Grow/Flourish) supporting everything from planning to multi-year immersion.
- CLIENT First Peoples’ Cultural Council
- YEAR CLOSED - December 10 2025 - 4:30 PM PT
- CATEGORY Culture , Language
- TAGS Community Planning , FirstVoices , Immersion , Language Revitalization
