Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund
Fund Objectives
The Fund challenges Indigenous and non-Indigenous Manitobans to engage in new and innovative approaches to reconciliation. Proposals submitted to the Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund will contribute to the following outcomes:
- Improve relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Manitoba.
- Improve the quality of life for Indigenous peoples, particularly with respect to economic development, job creation and educational initiatives.
- Support activities that align with the Path to Reconciliation Act, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action and/or the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- Show clear, concrete and positive project benefits that align with the priorities of government as expressed in the provincial Speech from the Throne, ministerial mandate letters, the 100-Day Action Plan, and/or other provincial strategies and priorities.
Who Can Apply
Indigenous and Non-Indigenous individuals and eligible organizations:
- Non-profit* and for-profit organizations that
- have been in existence for at least one year,
- are active, and
- are current in its filings under the Corporations Act (Manitoba).
- Registered charities (under the Income Tax Act)
- First Nation Communities and Northern Affairs Communities
- Schools and School Divisions
- Individuals and unincorporated organizations may apply with the endorsement of an eligible non-profit, for-profit or charitable organization (see list above). In these cases, funding will be issued through the eligible organization.
When to Apply
- Applications are not presently being accepted.
What We Fund
Eligible Proposals
- Proposals that align with the Fund Objectives
- Proposals for single-year projects
Ineligible Proposals
- Proposals for multi-year projects
- Proposals for capital projects
- Proprosals to fund core operating costs
- Proposals that duplicate or overlap with existing programming (i.e. activities that fall primarily within the mandate of other department programming or jurisdictions)
- Proposals to support Section 35 Crown consultations.
How Much We Fund
- Generally, proposals up to a maximum of $25,000 will be eligible, but consideration will be given to larger proposals that demonstrate significant partnerships and the potential for exceptional regional or provincial impact.
Before You Apply
Consult the Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund Grant Guide:
Apply
Please submit completed application form AND project budget to:
Att: Indigenous and Northern Initiatives FundOR
Indigenous and Northern RelationsAtt: Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund300-352 Donald StreetWinnipeg MB R3B 2H8
If you have difficulties with the templates, or if you have questions, please contact:
Phone: (204) 945-7569
Email: INRgeneral@gov.mb.ca Attn: Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund