Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund
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.
Composite Activities
Composite Activities is part of the Supporting Artistic Practice program. It provides multi-year support for Canadian artists, arts and cultural workers, artistic groups and organizations to carry out multiple, large or complex activities over a period of up to 3 years. Funding can support the artistic process from research to presentation, literary publishing, innovation and capacity building within the Canadian arts sector, public engagement with Canadian art and artists, and the development of Canadian arts markets at home and abroad.
Sector Support, Innovation and Development
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.
Reserve Land and Environment Management Program
The Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP) provides funding and capacity-building support to First Nations to manage their reserve lands, natural resources and environment. The program provides tools, training and knowledge to help First Nations undertake land management activities under the Indian Act and build toward greater responsibility for their lands.
Housing Support Program (HSP) in British Columbia
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.
Circuit Rider Training Program
The Circuit Rider Training Program (CRTP) is a capacity-building program that provides training and mentorship to operators of First Nations drinking water and wastewater systems. Qualified Circuit Rider Trainers rotate through First Nations communities to provide hands-on training, support certification, and help operators safely manage, maintain, and monitor their systems.
Access to Business Opportunities
The program supports projects that build organizational capacity, improve access to business opportunities, and promote a culture of entrepreneurship. It does not provide funding for individual business start-ups, acquisitions, or business expansions.
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.
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.