Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

• Funding provided up to a maximum of $10,000 per project.
• The total government assistance (federal, provincial, territorial, municipal) cannot exceed 100% of total project costs.
• Administrative expenses may not surpass 15% of the total amount requested.
• Merchandise and giveaway expenses are capped at 25% of the total amount requested.
• No funding for expenses incurred before April 1, 2025.

• The applicant must be an Indigenous government, band council, tribal council, or its delegated authority; an Indigenous not-for-profit organization or group; a for-profit Indigenous organization (with no income generation for sole benefit); an Indigenous ad hoc committee; or an Indigenous-led institution including accredited programs.
• Non-Indigenous organizations are eligible only in exceptional cases, if working in close partnership with an Indigenous organization and providing a letter of support outlining their role.
• The project must increase awareness and commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and/or the history and legacy of residential schools, and must align with program objectives.
• The activity must take place on or near September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day), be free of charge, and open to the public or community.
• Only one application per project is allowed; if the project is a collaboration, one organization must act as the lead applicant.

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.

• Alignment of the project with the Program and component objectives.
• Eligibility, reasonableness, and direct linkage of the proposed budget to project activities.
• Applicant’s capacity to successfully deliver the proposed project.
• Expected reach, including the number of anticipated participants.
• For non-Indigenous organizations, demonstration of an established or existing partnership with an Indigenous organization, community, or group.

• 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.