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Creating, Knowing & Sharing — Small-Scale Activities

Supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural carriers, groups, collectives, and organizations with small-scale artistic and cultural activities. The program is designed for activities that require smaller amounts of funding and faster access to support.

  • CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
  • YEAR Applications accepted anytime before the start of the activity or project
  • CATEGORY Arts , Capacity Building , Culture , Heritage
  • TAGS Artistic Development , Cultural Activities , Honoraria , Indigenous Arts , Materials , Workshops
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Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Supports Indigenous participation in complex economic development opportunities across multiple sectors. The program helps Indigenous communities and organizations build partnerships, improve coordination, and increase economic participation in major projects and regional development initiatives.

  • CLIENT Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  • YEAR Ongoing
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Economic Development , Employment , Multi-Sector , Workforce
  • TAGS Business Development , Economic Growth , Partnerships , Skills Training , Workforce Development
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IMAGINE Grants (Northern Health)

Supports community-led health and wellness initiatives that improve the well-being of Northern BC residents. IMAGINE Grants help communities develop projects focused on prevention, connection, and healthy living through grassroots and locally driven approaches.

  • CLIENT Northern Health
  • YEAR July 5 2026
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Health , Youth
  • TAGS Community Engagement , Community Health , Food Security , Prevention , Wellness , Youth Programs
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Workplace Skills Training (SkillsPEI)

Supports employers in Prince Edward Island to train new or existing employees through short-term, job-specific training that builds skills and meets workforce needs. The program helps strengthen workforce capacity and supports long-term economic growth.

  • CLIENT Government of Prince Edward Island (SkillsPEI)
  • YEAR Ongoing — applications accepted year-round
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Employment , Training , Workforce
  • TAGS Capacity Building , Employer Support , Skills Training , Workforce Development
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MMIWG+ Community Response Fund (Government of Saskatchewan)

Provides funding to support community-led projects focused on violence prevention and increasing safety for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ people, as well as their families and communities. Projects that build partnerships and strengthen community relationships are strongly encouraged.

  • CLIENT Government of Saskatchewan
  • YEAR Open — applications accepted until funding is fully allocated
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Health , Safety , Social Services
  • TAGS Community Programs , Healing , MMIWG , Partnerships , Safety , Violence Prevention
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Community Digital Assessment for Indigenous Communities

A funded assessment designed to help Indigenous communities strengthen communication, outreach, and engagement. The program identifies communication gaps, improves connection with urban and off-reserve members, and aligns outreach efforts with community priorities, including Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP).

  • CLIENT The Way Back
  • YEAR Ongoing (no fixed deadline but limited application intake)
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Communications , Community , Community Engagement , Digital Support , Featured
  • TAGS Communication Support , Community Digital Assessment , Community Engagement , Digital Access , Funding Updates
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First Nations Waste Management Initiative

Provides funding to support First Nations in developing sustainable waste management systems, including infrastructure, training, planning, and environmental protection initiatives.

  • CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
  • YEAR Ongoing Intake
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Environment , First Nations , Infrastructure
  • TAGS Environmental Health , Infrastructure , Recycling , Training , Waste Management
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Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program

Provides funding to support Indigenous-led climate monitoring projects that track environmental and climate change impacts using both Indigenous knowledge and western science.

  • CLIENT Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
  • YEAR No deadline to apply
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Climate Adaptation , Environment , Research
  • TAGS Climate Monitoring , Data Collection , Environment , Indigenous Knowledge , Youth Training
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Enbridge Fueling Futures Community Investment

General community investment funding program that offers donations and sponsorships to non-profits and charitable organizations focused on community vitality, safety, sustainability, and Indigenous cultural recognition within Enbridge operational areas.

  • CLIENT Enbridge Inc. (Fueling Futures Community Investment)
  • YEAR Ongoing
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Culture , Environment , Safety
  • TAGS Community Grants , Cultural Support , Safety Programs , Sponsorship
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CIBC Foundation Inclusive Communities Funding

CIBC Foundation supports community and sponsorship funding focused on inclusive communities, education and employment access, financial education, and healthy active living. Funding requests must align with funding priorities and demonstrate measurable impact.

  • CLIENT Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Foundation
  • YEAR Year-round
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Employment , Social Services
  • TAGS Community Partnerships , Digital Inclusion , Financial Education , Healthy Living
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TD Ready Commitment – Corporate Donations & Sponsorships

Part of the TD Ready Commitment to support community-based initiatives that contribute to financial security, a vibrant planet, connected communities, and better health; funds Canadian non-profits and Indigenous communities through corporate donations and sponsorships.

  • CLIENT TD Bank Group (TD Ready Commitment)
  • YEAR Multiple review cycles throughout the year
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Employment , Environment , Health , Multi-Sector
  • TAGS Community Impact , Corporate Giving , Environment , Financial Security , Sponsorships
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RBC Community Investment Funding

Supports Canadian charities and non-profits through community investment funding across multiple streams (Seed, Scale, Sustain, Build) to advance inclusive prosperity, skill development, employment access, health, environmental sustainability, and community well-being.

  • CLIENT Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) & RBC Foundation
  • YEAR no fixed deadlines
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Employment , Environment , Multi-Sector , Research , Social Services
  • TAGS Community Investment , Indigenous Engagement , Skills Development , Sustainability , Workforce
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