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Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program offers up to $20,000 for First Nations individuals pursuing education, training, scholarships, or cultural learning. It supports healing, cultural knowledge, and skill development activities scheduled between September 2026 and August 2027.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education
- Training and certification programs
- Cultural learning and traditional knowledge activities
- Healing and community development activities
- Professional development and job skills training
Documents Needed
- Proof of First Nations membership or status
- Social Insurance Number
- Confirmation of enrollment or acceptance
- Most recent transcript
- Letter from an Elder or cultural support person, if applying for cultural learning
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations individuals
- Applicants seeking scholarship funding
- Applicants seeking training and trades funding
- Applicants seeking cultural learning funding
Who is not eligible
- Individuals under 18 years old
- Applicants without a valid Social Insurance Number
- Applicants without valid First Nations membership
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Eligible expenses
- Tuition, books, and supplies
- Monthly living expenses, such as housing, food, childcare, personal care, and transportation
- Costs related to cultural learning activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Entrepreneurial activities
- Capital costs, including construction, renovation, land, watercraft, or aircraft purchases
- Legal action and compensation claims
- Payments for past student loans or debts
- Activities outside the Foundation’s objectives
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- First Nations individuals residing outside Canada may also apply
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for deadline compliance, completeness, and eligibility.
- Complete applications are reviewed by the Selection Committee against the program scoring grid and objectives.
- Funding decisions are sent by email by the end of September or beginning of October.
- Successful applicants receive support from a program team member.
- Approved funding is released in two stages after document and report approval.
Additional information
- Preference is given to former residential school students.
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Applicants may receive help from a program team member if funded.
- An appeal process is available for certain decisions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026. 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 Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026?
This program offers up to $20,000 for First Nations individuals pursuing education, training, scholarships, or cultural learning. It supports healing, cultural knowledge, and skill development activities scheduled between September 2026 and August 2027.
How much funding can be received?
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026 Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026 program?
To be eligible for the Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026 program, you must:
First Nations individual
Age 18+
Valid SIN and membership
What expenses are eligible under Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026?
Post-secondary education
Training and certification programs
Cultural learning and traditional knowledge activities
Healing and community development activities
Professional development and job skills training
Who can I contact for more information about the Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026?
You can contact Future Generations Foundation by email at info@fgfoundation.ca or by phone at 1-888-268-0520 ext. 1.
Where is the Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026 available?
The Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026 program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026 is a Grant and Funding