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Creation Grants

Supports Indigenous youth-led community wellness initiatives

Canadian Roots Exchange

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Funding available

$ 2,500 - $ 150,000

Timeline

Closing date : October 31, 2025

Location

Canada

Overview

This program funds Indigenous youth-led community projects across Canada, up to $150,000 over two years. It supports community change and youth wellness through streams that can include land-based programming, food and medicine learning, and intergenerational initiatives.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increase social or community impact
Develop workforce skills
Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Minimum amount : 2,500 $

Timeline

Closing date : October 31, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

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

Social Services
Economic, Social and Community Development
Children and Youth Organizations

Target groups

Children & youth
Young adults
Indigenous peoples

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

National

Next steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Youth-led community programs and projects that increase Indigenous youth wellness, resiliency, and engagement.
New and emerging youth micro-projects focused on resilience, engagement, and wellness.
Land-based programming and activities focused on food and medicines, including engagement with knowledge keepers.
Youth programming centered on wellness, health, and the land.
Intergenerational projects that strengthen connections across generations and support healing and belonging.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Grassroots Indigenous youth groups/collectives (Indigenous youth ages 15–29).
Indigenous youth-led non-profit organizations.
Indigenous youth-led incorporated/registered charities (stream-specific).
Grassroots groups with an incorporated group trustee (Healing and Belonging stream).

Eligible geographic areas

Canada (urban, rural, and remote communities).

Additional information

Applicants may receive mentorship, training, and capacity-building support during the project (noted for the Youth Empowerment Stream and Youth and Community Wellness Grants stream).
The program is multi-level, with multiple funding streams designed for different project sizes and structures.
The program is intended to support strengths-based, community-focused, youth-led initiatives that increase Indigenous youth wellness, resiliency, and engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Creation Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Creation 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 Creation Grants?

How much funding can be received?

Creation Grants Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Creation Grants program?

To be eligible for the Creation Grants program, you must: Indigenous youth-led (ages 15–29) Youth wellness and community change focus Stream-specific organization requirements

What expenses are eligible under Creation Grants?

Youth-led community programs and projects that increase Indigenous youth wellness, resiliency, and engagement. New and emerging youth micro-projects focused on resilience, engagement, and wellness. Land-based programming and activities focused on food and medicines, including engagement with knowledge keepers. Youth programming centered on wellness, health, and the land. Intergenerational projects that strengthen connections across generations and support healing and belonging.