Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Who is eligible?

• Indigenous governments, band councils, or tribal councils (or delegated authorities)
• Indigenous not-for-profit organizations or groups
• For-profit Indigenous organizations (when the project does not generate personal income)
• Indigenous ad hoc committees for specific projects
• Indigenous-led institutions (including accredited programs)

Who is not eligible

• Private individuals and political parties.
• Federal government organizations, their institutions, and portfolio agencies.
• Non-Indigenous organizations that do not have a letter of support from an Indigenous organization.

Eligible expenses

• Project management expenses (including project manager, consultant and professional fees, researcher, technology support).
• Honoraria (such as Elders, Knowledge Keepers, speakers).
• Artistic expenses (artist and performer fees, Master of Ceremony, design costs).
• Planning and activity expenses (event venue, production and logistics, supplies, equipment rental, decoration).
• Marketing and communications expenses (including translation in English, French, and Indigenous languages).
• Merchandise and giveaway expenses (such as orange t-shirts, commemorative pins), limited to 25% of the amount requested.
• Administrative expenses (including salaries, benefits, mailing, printing, photocopying), limited to 15% of the amount requested.
• Hospitality expenses (ceremonial and traditional foods, beverages, plates, utensils, and napkins).
• Travel within Canada (local transportation, accommodation, and meals).

Eligible geographic areas

• All geographical areas across Canada.

• Applications must be received by January 23, 2025, 11:59 p.m. local time.
• Only one application per organization is permitted per deadline.
• Funding priority may be given to Indigenous organizations and geographically diverse projects.
• The program is highly competitive; submission does not guarantee funding.