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CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL
Capacity-building support for Indigenous child and family services
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2,000,000 per year to support Indigenous capacity-building for child and family services. It funds planning, community engagement, research, legislative development, data work, and related preparatory activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community readiness assessment and self-assessment
- Community engagement and consultation
- Planning for the transition to jurisdiction
- Research, policy, and legislation development
- Data collection and reporting systems development
Documents Needed
- Proposal or workplan
- Detailed budget linked to activities
- Supporting eligibility records
- Proof of authority to act on behalf of the Indigenous group
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous groups with Section 35 rights
- Indigenous governing bodies
- National Indigenous organizations
Eligible expenses
- Professional consulting and expert advice
- Travel and accommodation
- Communications and data-related tools
- Computer systems, hardware, and software for data work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Permanent employment
- Permanent structures
- Implementation of Indigenous law
- Training on Indigenous law
- Projects for groups already at the coordination agreement table seeking implementation capacity
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Application received by email and acknowledged by the department.
- Proposal and supporting documents are reviewed and assessed.
- Additional information may be requested during review.
- Applicants are notified if the proposal is approved or not approved.
Additional information
- The program supports capacity-building only, not permanent structures or permanent jobs.
- Multi-year proposals are reviewed annually.
- Unused funding may be carried forward to the next fiscal year with an updated proposal.
- Annual financial reporting is required for each funding year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL?
This program provides up to $2,000,000 per year to support Indigenous capacity-building for child and family services. It funds planning, community engagement, research, legislative development, data work, and related preparatory activities.
How much funding can be received?
CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL program?
To be eligible for the CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL program, you must:
Indigenous rights-bearing group or body
Readiness to exercise jurisdiction
Sound financial management
What expenses are eligible under CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL?
Community readiness assessment and self-assessment
Community engagement and consultation
Planning for the transition to jurisdiction
Research, policy, and legislation development
Data collection and reporting systems development
Who can I contact for more information about the CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at partenariats.partnerships@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Where is the CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL available?
The CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL program is available across Canada.
Is the CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING REQUEST TOOL is a Grant and Funding