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Future Generations Foundation
Funding for First Nations healing and education
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides financial support for First Nations individuals, organizations, and communities. It funds education, cultural learning, healing, and community initiatives that address the impacts of the Indian residential school system.
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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 workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Education and employment training programs.
- Programs that preserve or promote First Nations languages and cultures.
- Community and personal development initiatives, including healing supports.
- CTJ projects related to healing, ceremony, research, memorialization, and bringing children home.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Required supporting documentation
- For organization applications, financial documents showing capacity to manage the project
- For CTJ applications, a letter of intent
- For CTJ applications, written support from First Nations leadership
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations individuals.
- First Nation governments and communities.
- First Nation organizations and societies.
- Non-Indigenous organizations if programming is intended for First Nations individuals.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking funding for personal businesses.
- Applicants seeking support for compensation claims or legal action.
- Applicants requesting funds for partisan or political activities.
- Applicants requesting capital purchases such as land, watercraft, or aircraft.
Eligible expenses
- Elder fees, guide fees, supplies, travel, fuel, and related incidental costs.
- Instructional wages and mandatory employment-related costs.
- Tuition, fees, course materials, and training supplies.
- Transportation, accommodation, meals, and administration.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt repayment and past student loans.
- Capital costs, including construction, renovation, fixed assets, land, watercraft, and aircraft.
- Entrepreneurial activities and personal business support.
- Partisan or political activities.
- Claims, legal action, and compensation payments.
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations across Canada.
- Organizations and communities with nationwide, provincial, regional, or local reach, depending on the program stream.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened first to confirm deadline compliance and required documentation.
- Only complete applications are forwarded to the Selection Committee.
- The Selection Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
- Final funding decisions are communicated by email.
Additional information
- The application process is competitive and funding is not guaranteed.
- Only complete applications move forward for review.
- Late applications are not accepted.
- Applications must be submitted online.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Future Generations Foundation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Future Generations Foundation. 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 Generations Foundation?
The program provides financial support for First Nations individuals, organizations, and communities. It funds education, cultural learning, healing, and community initiatives that address the impacts of the Indian residential school system.
How much funding can be received?
Future Generations Foundation Funds up to $400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Future Generations Foundation program?
To be eligible for the Future Generations Foundation program, you must:
Must support First Nations.
Project must fit program goals.
Application must be complete.
What expenses are eligible under Future Generations Foundation?
Education and employment training programs.
Programs that preserve or promote First Nations languages and cultures.
Community and personal development initiatives, including healing supports.
CTJ projects related to healing, ceremony, research, memorialization, and bringing children home.
Who can I contact for more information about the Future Generations Foundation?
You can contact National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund.
Where is the Future Generations Foundation available?
The Future Generations Foundation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Future Generations Foundation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Future Generations Foundation is a Grant and Funding