Grant and Funding Programs Offered by The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)

The Four Pillars Society is a trust fund society that manages and distributes a $2.8 billion settlement from the Government of Canada to 325 First Nation Band Class members. The settlement fund supports Indigenous communities across Canada in revitalizing language, culture, heritage, and community well-being through annual disbursements over a 20-year period. View The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)'s website for more information.

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The Four Pillars Society — Settlement Distribution for Indigenous Communities
The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)
Settlement funding for Indigenous communities
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,800,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada

About The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)

What is the mission of The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)?

To encourage Band Class Members in revitalizing and protecting their language, culture, heritage, and community wellbeing through the distribution of Trust funds.

What type of organization is The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)?

The Four Pillars Society (TFPS) is a Foundation.

When was The Four Pillars Society (TFPS) founded?

The Four Pillars Society (TFPS) was founded in 2024.

What is The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)'s official website?

The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)'s official website is https://fps-lchw.ca/.

What else should I know about The Four Pillars Society (TFPS)?

Role in the Funding Ecosystem

The Four Pillars Society is a unique Indigenous-led trust fund organization established to manage the Gottfriedson Band Class Action settlement. It serves as the primary funding mechanism for 325 First Nations communities across Canada that were part of the landmark residential school settlement.

Funding Focus Areas

The organization distributes funds based on four pillars: Language revitalization, Culture preservation, Heritage protection, and Community Well-being. Each recipient First Nation develops a 5-10 year community plan outlining how they will allocate funds across these four areas.

Disbursement Structure

In 2024, the society began disbursing $200,000 in planning funds to each Band Class Member to prepare their community plans. Additional "Kick Start" funds have been distributed to approved communities. The 2024 Annual Report shows $56 million in total funds distributed with 20 community plans approved.

Governance and Oversight

The society is governed by a Board of Directors representing different regions across Canada. They work with the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) to manage $2.0 billion in capital. Investment policies and disbursement formulas are publicly available on their website.