Grant and Funding Programs Offered by First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is an independent non-profit organization with a special mandate from the Assembly of First Nations. FNIGC conducts national First Nations surveys and offers the annual National Student Bursary program, awarding $2,500 to First Nation students in post-secondary education. The organization works toward First Nations data sovereignty across Canada. View First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 24, 2026
About First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
What is the mission of First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)?
With First Nations, FNIGC asserts data sovereignty and supports the development of information governance and management at the community level through regional and national partnerships. The organization adheres to free, prior and informed consent, respects nation-to-nation relationships, and recognizes the distinct customs of nations.
What type of organization is First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)?
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is a Non-profit organization.
When was First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) founded?
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) was founded in 2010-04-22.
What is First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)'s official website?
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)'s official website is https://fnigc.ca/.
What else should I know about First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)?
Rôle de FNIGC dans l'écosystème du financement
Le First Nations Information Governance Centre joue un rôle unique dans le soutien aux Premières Nations en matière de gouvernance des données et de recherche. En plus de ses activités principales d'enquêtes nationales, l'organisation offre un programme de bourses d'études qui contribue directement au développement des capacités des jeunes des Premières Nations.
Programme de bourse d'études nationale
Le programme FNIGC National Student Bursary offre quatre bourses de 2 500 $ par année aux étudiants des Premières Nations inscrits à temps plein dans un programme d'études postsecondaires.Depuis 2011, le programme a remis plus de 82 000 $ à 36 étudiants des Premières Nations.
Impact sur les communautés des Premières Nations
Les données des enquêtes du FNIGC ont joué un rôle clé dans le financement et le développement de programmes de santé communautaires, notamment l'Initiative sur le diabète autochtone, le Programme d'accueil autochtone pour les enfants et l'Initiative de santé buccale pédiatrique.