The fund offers two grant streams: Reconciliation Action Grants and Capacity Building Grants. Reconciliation Action Grants support community-based activities, events, and initiatives that advance reconciliation through culture, art, education, and language revitalization. All funding must support an Indigenous-led activity, event, or initiative. This stream provides one-time grants and does not fund ongoing programs or projects.

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).

Sector Support, Innovation and Development is part of the Supporting Artistic Practice program. It provides funding for projects that encourage the ongoing growth, strengthening, and development of Canada’s arts sector.

The First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) provides funding to help First Nations communities improve and expand public infrastructure. The program supports infrastructure projects that improve quality of life and the environment in First Nations communities.

The program supports a range of housing activities, including training, capacity building, renovations and new home construction on reserve. First Nations can apply through two separate applications based on their community’s housing priorities.

The Wildfire Relief Bundle provides emergency funding to First Nations affected by wildfires and Indigenous-led organizations providing frontline support to evacuated First Nation members. The funding is intended for immediate community relief and support during wildfire emergencies.

Band Support Funding helps First Nations cover the costs of local government and administering services funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The program provides a stable funding base to support effective community governance and efficient service delivery.

The Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP) supports First Nations communities in building resilience, preparing for natural hazards and responding to emergencies. The Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness funding stream is proposal-based and supports projects that strengthen preparedness and mitigation capacity for emergencies caused by natural disasters.

The First Nations On-Reserve Housing Program supports First Nations in providing more and better-quality housing in their communities. Funding can support planning and management of housing needs, construction and acquisition of new homes, and renovation of existing housing. In British Columbia, eligible First Nations receive support through the Housing Support Program.

One-time financial assistance to Northwest Territories residents who are required to evacuate their community due to a natural disaster, such as a wildfire or flood. The funding helps cover immediate expenses during an evacuation, including accommodation, food, fuel, and other essential needs.

Funding supports projects that build community resilience through wildfire planning, training, fuel management, and prevention activities while incorporating Indigenous knowledge into emergency management.

Helps First Nations students with moderate to profound special education needs access quality, culturally appropriate educational programs and services. Funding supports specialized staff, assessments, therapies, assistive technology, and other resources that help students succeed while meeting provincial or territorial education standards.

The Capital and Innovation Program supports community-owned infrastructure and knowledge-based projects that strengthen economic development, community wellbeing, and long-term sustainability in coastal communities. Through this program, the Island Coastal Economic Trust invests in projects that help communities diversify local economies, build climate resilience, create new revenue opportunities, and develop lasting community assets.

The Trail Catalyst Fund supports projects that improve, maintain, restore, and strengthen trail networks across Canada. Administered by Trans Canada Trail, the fund helps communities, organizations, and Indigenous groups enhance trail infrastructure, promote environmental stewardship, increase accessibility, support workforce development, and integrate Indigenous knowledge into trail planning and stewardship.

The Community Action Fund (CAF) supports Indigenous-led direct action and grassroots organizing efforts that protect Indigenous rights, lands, waters, communities, and Nations. The fund prioritizes urgent, community-based initiatives that are responding to immediate issues and advancing Indigenous self-determination through non-violent direct action and movement-building activities.

Provides financial support to eligible individuals and families living on reserve, as well as Status Indians residing in Yukon, who are unable to meet their basic living needs. As a program of last resort, it helps cover essential daily living expenses while also providing pre-employment and employment supports that help individuals build skills, prepare for work, and move toward greater self-sufficiency.

Support Indigenous and northern communities in strengthening local food systems, food sovereignty, and access to traditional and culturally appropriate foods.

The Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund supports projects that strengthen local food systems and improve food security across Northern Canada. The program helps businesses, Indigenous communities, and organizations develop innovative and practical solutions that increase local food production, strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and support long-term economic development.

The On-Reserve Shelter Enhancement Program – Renovation supports First Nations communities in maintaining safe and accessible housing for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Funding helps cover repairs and renovations to existing emergency shelters and second-stage housing on reserve, ensuring these essential spaces remain safe, functional, and available to those in need.

Supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural carriers, groups, organizations, and communities in activities that strengthen Indigenous arts practices, cultures, and creative expression. Funding supports projects lasting up to one year.