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Community Self-Determination Grants
Multi-year support for Indigenous-led community solutions
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200,000 in multi-year support to Indigenous communities, Tribal Nations, and Indigenous-led organizations. It supports community-based solutions aligned with Defend, Develop, and Decolonize, including climate action, regenerative development, and cultural continuity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based solutions and decision-making initiatives
- Climate change mitigation and related regenerative work
- Community economic development
- Language, culture, governance, and traditional practice continuity
- Projects aligned with Defend, Develop, and Decolonize
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Letter of inquiry
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tribal Nations and tribal nonprofit entities
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities
- Indigenous-led organizations
- Indigenous-led nonprofits and businesses
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous-led organizations
- New applicants for the 2025 process
Eligible expenses
- General operating support
- Power-building costs
- Capital expenses
- Holistic support for initiatives and specific programs
Eligible geographic areas
- North America
- Canada
- United States
- Mexico
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Awarded grantees are invited to a welcome and orientation session.
- Grantees participate in online Powerbuilding and Sharing Circles.
- Mid-term and final reports are required during the grant cycle.
Additional information
- 2025 applications are limited to current or previous grantee-partners.
- Grantees are invited to a welcome and orientation session.
- Grantees must submit a mid-term report and a final report.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Self-Determination Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Self-Determination Grants. 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 Community Self-Determination Grants?
This program provides up to $200,000 in multi-year support to Indigenous communities, Tribal Nations, and Indigenous-led organizations. It supports community-based solutions aligned with Defend, Develop, and Decolonize, including climate action, regenerative development, and cultural continuity.
Who is eligible for the Community Self-Determination Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Self-Determination Grants program, you must:
Indigenous-led applicants
Based in eligible Indigenous communities
Current or previous grantee-partners for 2025
What expenses are eligible under Community Self-Determination Grants?
Community-based solutions and decision-making initiatives
Climate change mitigation and related regenerative work
Community economic development
Language, culture, governance, and traditional practice continuity
Projects aligned with Defend, Develop, and Decolonize
Where is the Community Self-Determination Grants available?
The Community Self-Determination Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Self-Determination Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Self-Determination Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Self-Determination Grants?
Community Self-Determination Grants is funded by NDN Collective (NDN)