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First Nations Well Being Fund - British Columbia - Canada
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First Nations Well Being Fund

Supports community well being and poverty reduction projects
First Nations Public Service Secretariat
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 23, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada

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.
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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
  • 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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

Eligibility

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).

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?

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.

How much funding can be received?

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

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

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.

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

You can contact First Nations Public Service Secretariat.

Where is the First Nations Well Being Fund available?

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

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

First Nations Well Being Fund is a Grant and Funding

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