Grant for Indigenous Community Empowerment and Self-Determination in Ontario (Canada)
GrantID: 73936
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $250,000
Summary
This grant program offers substantial support to Indigenous-led organizations across North America, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and related Island Nations. The initiative focuses on empowering communities to exercise self-determination by fostering collective Indigenous power. The funding is intended to support efforts that aim to defend, develop, and decolonize Indigenous peoples and their lands, with a particular emphasis on addressing climate change and ensuring justice for Indigenous communities.
Eligible applicants include Tribal Nations and their nonprofit entities or programs, as well as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Indigenous-led organizations, encompassing nonprofits and businesses, are also encouraged to apply. The grant is designed to provide flexible, multi-year funding to support a range of activities, including general operating costs, capacity building, and specific projects that align with the program's objectives.
The program offers annual awards of up to $250,000, with grant terms extending up to two years. The next application cycle is scheduled to open in 2026. While the open call for new applicants is not available in 2025, the organization will continue to offer power-building resources and support to current and previous grantee-partners.
For more information on eligibility and application procedures, interested parties are encouraged to visit the grant's official webpage and sign up for the organization's newsletter to stay informed about future opportunities.
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If you are located in Ontario and working in the area of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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