Organization Funding

Supporting First Nations Led Community Initiatives Coast to Coast to Coast

The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation) provides funding to support community-driven programs that strengthen education, healing, language, culture, and reconciliation. Through our Organizational Funding Program, First Nations communities and organizations can access flexible, multi-year funding to bring their projects to life.

This program is designed to support initiatives rooted in First Nations knowledge and leadership, enabling communities to respond to local priorities, build capacity, and create lasting impact. Whether advancing language revitalization, cultural resurgence, or trauma-informed healing, we invest in projects that foster resilience, connection, and transformation.

What We Fund

The FG Foundation supports a wide range of initiatives that foster community well-being, cultural revitalization, and self-determination.

Eligible projects may include:

• Cultural and traditional knowledge programs – initiatives that revitalize Indigenous languages, share land-based teachings, and support Elder-led workshops such as language revitalization, land-based teachings, or Elder-led workshops.
• Education and training – programs that build skills through certification, leadership development, and employment readiness.
• Healing and wellness initiatives – activities that promote mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being within communities.
• Youth, family, and kinship programs – connecting generations and strengthening community bonds.
• Arts and culture – creative projects in theatre, dance, music, storytelling, and other forms of cultural celebration.
• Community media and education – initiatives such as radio programming, mentorship opportunities, and online workshops that share knowledge and amplify voices.

Projects can receive single-year or multi-year funding depending on their scope, goals and available funding.

Who Can Apply

Funding is available to a variety of organizations that support First Nations people, including:

• First Nations governments (regardless of Qualified Donee status)
• Registered First Nations charities listed with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Registered Qualified Donee First Nations listed with the CRA
• Non-Indigenous CRA charities and qualified donees mandated to serve First Nations communities

If you’re unsure whether your organization qualifies, please contact our team for guidance.

Understanding Eligibility

Qualified Donees and Registered Charities

Organizations with Qualified Donee status or a charitable registration number with the CRA are eligible to apply.

• A Qualified Donee may be a municipal or public body performing a function of government in Canada.
• A Registered Charity is a legal entity recognized by the CRA as a charitable organization, public foundation, or private foundation.

You can confirm your organization’s status using the CRA’s list of qualified donees and charities.

If you’re applying as a First Nation government, you are eligible regardless of Qualified Donee status. You’ll simply need to provide a screenshot confirming your First Nation’s profile details, available through the Government of Canada’s First Nation Profiles.

Funding Levels

Funding amounts vary depending on the scope of your project:

• National projects: up to $400,000 per year (maximum five years)
• Provincial projects: up to $200,000 per year (maximum five years)
• Local/community projects: up to $200,000 per year (maximum five years)

Each project must submit a proposal, budget, and progress reports to remain eligible for continued funding.

Please note that funding amount and multi-year support depend on fund availability and the number of eligible applications received.

What You Will Need to Apply

To complete your application, you’ll need:

• Proof of Qualified Donee or Charitable Status (e.g., CRA letter or website screenshot), or
• Proof of First Nation Government status (e.g., screenshot of your First Nation Profile)
• A detailed project proposal outlining your goals, timeline, and expected outcomes
• A budget and work plan with audited financial statements
• Contact information for project leads and key partners

Templates are available through our online application portal. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the selection committee. Late applications will not be accepted.

How to Apply

Applications for organizational funding are accepted during the annual Call for Applications period between November and January. Applications are only accepted through our online portal.

Visit the Apply Now page to start your application or contact our team if you have questions about eligibility or documentation.