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Estates Management Program
Funding for First Nations estate management capacity
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- Funding available
- $ 50,000 - $ 150,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to support estate and trust capacity-building for First Nations communities and organizations. It funds planning, management, administration, training, workshops, information tools, and support services related to estates and estate management.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $150,000
- Minimum funding
- $50,000
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services, Social Services
- Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Regional, National
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations communities.
- Indigenous organizations.
- Communities or organizations seeking to strengthen estate and trust governance.
Eligible expenses
- Project activities related to estates and trust capacity-building.
- Training, workshops, and information tools.
- Support services and community initiatives linked to estate management.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Meals and catering.
- Incidentals.
- Awards.
- Gifts.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Capacity-building for estate and trust governance.
- Development of estate management tools and training materials.
- Workshops and information sessions on estate planning and administration.
- Support services for communities and families affected by estate matters.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the proposal form
- Fill in the recipient, contact, and project summary information.
- Include the required declaration section.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Attach a detailed initiative description.
- Include a detailed budget and proof of financial management controls or experience.
- Add letters of support, work plans, or schedules if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the proposal
- Send the completed proposal to the Indigenous Services Canada regional office.
- For proposals of national interest, send it to the HQ directorate by email.
Documents Needed
- Completed Estates Management Program Proposal form.
- Detailed project description.
- Detailed budget.
- Proof of financial management controls or experience.
- Letters of support or work plans, if applicable.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives.
- Fit with regional or national considerations.
- Eligibility of the applicant and proposal.
- Eligible expenditures included in the proposal.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed after the submission deadline.
- Applications are assessed for funding eligibility.
- Applicants are informed of the eligibility decision.
Additional information
- Funding is limited and approval depends on available resources.
- Unspent fixed contribution funds may be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
- Applicants may submit letters of support and work plans or schedules.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Estates Management Program Program
What is the Estates Management Program?
This program provides funding to support estate and trust capacity-building for First Nations communities and organizations. It funds planning, management, administration, training, workshops, information tools, and support services related to estates and estate management.
How much funding can be received?
Estates Management Program Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Estates Management Program program?
To be eligible for the Estates Management Program program, you must:
Community or organization applicant
Project strengthens estates capacity
Aligned with program objectives
What expenses are eligible under Estates Management Program?
Project activities related to estates and trust capacity-building.
Training, workshops, and information tools.
Support services and community initiatives linked to estate management.
Who can I contact for more information about the Estates Management Program?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at financementsuccessions-estatesfunding@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9604.
Where is the Estates Management Program available?
The Estates Management Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Estates Management Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Estates Management Program is a Grant and Funding