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TELUS Friendly Future Foundation · Canada

Indigenous Communities Fund

Awaiting next round

One-time grants for Indigenous-led community projects in health, education, culture and language.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
One-time grants of $5,000-25,000
Listed deadline
Reviewed twice a year (spring and fall). Both 2026 intakes are closed - next dates not posted.
Who can apply
Nonprofits, First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations. Only for First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Community and social services, Health and wellness, Education and training, Indigenous languages, Children and youth
Pays for
A project

Who it's intended for

Details
Indigenous-led non-profits, community groups, band councils and Indigenous governments, or other groups with documented Indigenous partnership. Not for-profits or sole proprietors. No TELUS funding in the past 2 years.

Source checked against the funder's website on November 2, 2026. The page no longer shows the Oct 7 closing date. 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-led non-profits, community groups, band councils and Indigenous governments, or other groups with documented Indigenous partnership. Not for-profits or sole proprietors. No TELUS funding in the past 2 years.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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