Canadian Heritage · Canada
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Awaiting next round
Indigenous-led activities on September 30 that honour residential school survivors, their families and communities.
Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.
Program at a glance
- Application status
- Awaiting next round
- Funding amount
- Up to $10,000 (expect about half)
- Listed deadline
- Last intake closed January 23, 2026 - watch for the next one
- Who can apply
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations, Nonprofits, Businesses, Libraries, archives and museums, Schools. Only for First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants.
- Where
- Anywhere in Canada
- Good for
- Community and social services, Heritage, history and archives
- Pays for
- Events, festivals or workshops
Who it's intended for
- Details
- Indigenous governments, band and tribal councils, Indigenous nonprofits, some Indigenous for-profits, ad hoc committees and Indigenous-led institutions.
Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. 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.
- Indigenous governments, band and tribal councils, Indigenous nonprofits, some Indigenous for-profits, ad hoc committees and Indigenous-led institutions.
- Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
- Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.
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Source checked October 23, 2026
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Source checked October 23, 2026
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Source checked October 21, 2026
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Source checked November 9, 2026
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Source checked October 23, 2026
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