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Future Generations Foundation · Canada

Individual Grants

Awaiting next round

Grants to First Nations individuals for school, training or personal projects. Former residential school students get preference.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Up to $20,000 per person
Listed deadline
Annual call runs April to June (2026 closed Jun 5) - 2027 dates not posted yet
Who can apply
Individuals, Students, Artists, Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Only for First Nations applicants.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Education and training
Pays for
Paying for school, Training or professional development, A project

Who it's intended for

Details
First Nations individuals 18 or older with membership or status in a First Nation in Canada; a SIN is required. Former residential school students get preference. Covers post-secondary, training, trades and language preservation. Not business or entrepreneurial activities.

Source checked against the funder's website on November 2, 2026. Could not confirm on the funder page the residential school preference or the business exclusion; left as is. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • First Nations individuals 18 or older with membership or status in a First Nation in Canada; a SIN is required. Former residential school students get preference. Covers post-secondary, training, trades and language preservation. Not business or entrepreneurial activities.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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