On-Reserve Income Assistance Program
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.
- CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
- YEAR Ongoing Intake
- CATEGORY Community , First Nations , Health , Inuit , Social Services
- TAGS Basic Needs , Disability Supports , Employment Supports , Family Support , Financial Assistance , Income Assistance , Job Training
On-Reserve Shelter Enhancement Program
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.
- CLIENT Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
- YEAR Ongoing Intake
- CATEGORY Community , Health , Housing , Safety , Social Services
- TAGS Accessibility , Community Safety , Domestic Violence , Emergency Shelter , Housing Repairs , Second-Stage Housing
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
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
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
