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First Nations Well Being Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

First Nations Well Being Fund Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the First Nations Well Being Fund program?

To be eligible for the First Nations Well Being Fund program, you must: BC First Nations applicants Well being or poverty reduction focus Single or partnered application

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations Well Being Fund?

You can contact First Nations Public Service Secretariat.

Q: Where is the First Nations Well Being Fund available?

The First Nations Well Being Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the First Nations Well Being Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

First Nations Well Being Fund is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports community well being and poverty reduction projects

Grant and Funding

First Nations Public Service Secretariat

Overview

The program funds First Nations-led initiatives to improve community well being and reduce poverty, including focus areas such as food security, mental health, employment, education and training, families, children and youth, social and cultural supports, and transportation. Maximum funding is $105,000 for Stream 1 community projects and $80,000 for Stream 2 planning projects, depending on the number of partnering First Nations.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 35,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : June 23, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Social Services
Economic, Social and Community Development
Housing
Employment and Training
Children and Youth Organizations

Target groups

Indigenous peoples
Rural / Remote communities
Low-income individuals / families

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Local community projects that promote wellness and reduce poverty.
Planning and community engagement activities to develop (or begin discussions on) a community well being and poverty reduction plan.
Community dialogue activities focused on how the community wishes to measure wellness.
Projects related to food security, social and cultural supports, employment, education and training, families, children and youth, mental health, and transportation.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 34,500

Mobile pantry and bulk-buy program to reduce food insecurity

$ 24,800

Community-led planning for wellness indicators and poverty-reduction roadmap

Eligibility

The applicant must be a BC First Nation applying alone or in partnership with other First Nations.
The project must focus on promoting community well being and/or reducing poverty at the community and/or Nation level.
The application may be submitted as a single First Nation or a regional application with partnering First Nations.

Who is eligible?

BC First Nations (single applicants)
Partnering BC First Nations (two or more First Nations applying together)
Tribal Councils

Who is not eligible

Non-profit societies
Development corporations
Associations
Friendship centres
Committees, collectives, and similar organizations

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Additional information

Supports First Nations community members both on- and off-reserve.
Includes two funding streams: Community Projects and Planning Projects.
Stream 2 places emphasis on community dialogue about measuring wellness.
General deadline shown: June 23, 2024 (passed).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Well Being Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Nations Well Being Fund. 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 First Nations Well Being Fund?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the First Nations Well Being Fund program?

What expenses are eligible under First Nations Well Being Fund?

Local community projects that promote wellness and reduce poverty. Planning and community engagement activities to develop (or begin discussions on) a community well being and poverty reduction plan. Community dialogue activities focused on how the community wishes to measure wellness. Projects related to food security, social and cultural supports, employment, education and training, families, children and youth, mental health, and transportation.