Akwesasne, ON – The Future Generations Foundation is pleased to announce the funding decisions for the 2025-2026 individual call for applications. This year, over 1,350 applications were submitted, and more than 1,040 beneficiaries have been selected to receive funding. A total of $5.8 million has been awarded to support individuals pursuing culture and language revitalization, […]
The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation) is proud to announce a new collaboration with RBC Foundation: a $1.5 million donation over three years to advance wellbeing for Indigenous youth, families, and communities. This generous contribution supports FG Foundation’s Beyond Reconciliation campaign, a $100 million initiative to close critical funding gaps identified by First Nations communities. Campaign funds will […]
The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation) is proud to announce the continued support of the Peter Gilgan Foundation, which has pledged $1 million over four years to strengthen academic opportunities for youth, support workforce development initiatives, and advance community-led capacity-building efforts within First Nations communities. This partnership is grounded in shared priorities—uplifting local leadership, investing […]
OTTAWA, ON – June 9, 2025 – The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation) is pleased to announce a continued commitment from the lululemon Centre for Social Impact. The company’s commitment will help increase access to financial support for First Nations individuals and communities. Both FG Foundation and the lululemon Centre for Social Impact share a […]
OTTAWA, ON – The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation) is pleased to announce a $250,000 donation from the Suncor Energy Foundation (SEF), advancing shared efforts to increase access to education, training, cultural learning, and community wellbeing for First Nations individuals and communities. SEF and FG Foundation are aligned in their long-term commitment to addressing systemic […]
The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation) is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 organization funding decisions. This year, the Board of Trustees has approved $12.2 million to support 105 organizations. This includes $11.1 million from the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and $1.07 million from our partners and donors. During this funding cycle, a diverse range […]
OTTAWA ON —The Future Generations Foundation (FGF) proudly announces that its Executive Director, Naomi Racette, has been awarded the 2025 Top 25 Women of Influence+ Awards. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding women leaders across Canada who are making transformative contributions in their fields and communities. Naomi Racette, a dedicated leader and advocate for First Nations […]
Akwesasne, ON – The Future Generations Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Arnold Blackstar as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Blackstar brings extensive leadership experience, having served Indigenous communities through roles in higher education sector, youth development, nonprofit organizations, government sectors, as well as within the United Nations. This […]
Over 1,100 Beneficiaries Receive Support for Culture, Education, and Training Initiatives Akwesasne, ON – The Future Generations Foundation is pleased to announce the funding decisions for the 2024-2025 individual call for applications. This year, over 1,400 applications were submitted, and more than 1,100 beneficiaries have been selected to receive funding. A total of $5.8 million […]
The Future Generations Foundation is excited to announce the funding decisions for the 2024-2025 organizations. This year, the Board of Trustees has approved a total of $11.2 Million to support 115 organizations. This sum comprises of $10.05 Million of Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and $1.2 Million in Beyond Reconciliation Donation funds. During the 2024-2025 […]
Future Generations Foundation (formerly NIB Trust Fund) is reaching out to all current and former funding applicants and recipients to inform them of a recent incident that may have affected the privacy of their personal information. We take this matter very seriously and want to assure our applicants and recipients that we are committed to […]
Ottawa, September 28, 2023 — Today the National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund (NIBTF) announced the launch of the Beyond Reconciliation $100 Million Fundraising Campaign – a landmark initiative aimed at addressing the profound impacts of the Indian Residential Schools system and uplifting First Nation and Métis individuals and communities. NIBTF also announced the change of […]
OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2023 /CNW/ – NIB Trust Fund (NIBTF) and Hudson’s Bay Foundation (HBF) are thrilled to announce NIBTF as an official Hudson’s Bay Foundation Charter for Change Impact Partner. As part of this partnership, HBF has committed $1.2 million to NIBTF over three years, to support its mission to address the impacts of the Indian Residential school system and support […]
Ottawa – April 14, 2023 – The NIB Trust Fund is now accepting applications for funding from individuals for the 2023-2024 year. Individuals may apply for funding from the NIB Trust Fund through the online application accessible at nibtrust.ca. The NIB Trust Fund supports a wide range of activities for First Nations and Métis applicants […]
OTTAWA, March 24, 2023 – The NIB Trust Fund is pleased to share that 2023-2024 groups and organizations have been notified of funding decisions. This year, the NIB Trust Fund Board of Trustees approved a total of $9.8 Million to 87 group applicants. During the 2023-2024 Call, Organization Qualified Donees and Charitable organizations applied for […]
OTTAWA, March 21, 2023 – The NIB Trust Fund humbly acknowledges the Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation for their gift of $125,000 dollars over five years as part of their commitment to corporate social responsibility and investment in community. This gift from the Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation will support organizations funded by the NIB […]
OTTAWA, February 16, 2023 – It is with great humility and honour that the NIB Trust Fund recognizes a gift of $50,000 from Canadian Western Bank (CWB), funds that will help increase economic prosperity by providing further opportunity for education and employment in First Nation communities. This gift from CWB will support group projects like […]
OTTAWA, January 27, 2023 – The NIB Trust Fund recognizes Laurentian Bank of Canada for supporting our organization with their gift of $50,000 dollars as part of their ongoing commitment toward reconciliation. This gift from Laurentian Bank will support beneficiaries like Taylor Day, an NIB Trust Fund scholarship recipient and proud member of Akwesasne Mohawk […]
OTTAWA, ON – The NIB Trust Fund is pleased to share that 2022-2023 individuals have been notified of funding decisions. This year, the NIB Trust Fund Board of Trustees has approved a total of $4.7 Million to 1205 applicants. Recipients were awarded across three categories: award, bursary, and scholarship. Funding from the NIB Trust Fund […]
The NIB Trust Fund is pleased to release the details of the funded programs for the 2022-2023 year. This year, the Trust Fund supported several healing and reconciliation, employment and education, culture, language, and youth and family kinship programs and initiatives for First Nations and Métis people across Turtle Island. The NIB Trust Fund Board […]
The NIB Trust Fund is now accepting applications for funding from individuals for the 2022-2023 year. Individuals may apply for funding in the form of a scholarship, bursary, or award from the NIB Trust Fund through the online application accessible at nibtrust.ca. The NIB Trust Fund supports a wide range of activities for First Nations […]
The NIB Trust Fund is happy to announce the Grants Explorer, a new interactive beneficiary map highlighting the NIB Trust Fund beneficiaries across turtle island. The map will allow users to explore previously funded Organization programming in regions, amounts, types of projects, and years. The grant explorer shares the exceptional work the NIB Trust Fund and […]
