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Future Generations Foundation
Funding for First Nations healing, education, and culture
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Latest source updateLast Update: June 11, 2026Latest change: Individual Applications are now closed, with the deadline passed and the next call planned for April 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 11, 2026
Latest change: Individual Applications are now closed, with the deadline passed and the next call planned for April 2027.
Individual application status updated
The Individual Applications section now shows Status: Closed, and the deadline is listed as June 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT, with funding decisions planned for early October 2026. The next call for Individual Applications is now stated as April 2027.
Funding available
$ 400,000
Deadline
June 5, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Future Generations Foundation program supports First Nations individuals, organizations, and communities through funding for education, healing, cultural learning, and community initiatives. It also funds projects such as training and trades, scholarships, ceremony, research, memorialization, and bringing children home in response to the impacts of the Indian Residential School system.
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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 $
Funds Providers
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Cultural learning, healing, and knowledge-building activities.
- Scholarships and post-secondary education support.
- Training and trades programs.
- Community projects related to education, reconciliation, memorialization, and bringing children home.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Required supporting documents for the selected stream
- Proof of First Nations citizenship or membership
- Budget and financial information
- Letter of support or partnership documents, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations individuals.
- First Nation governments and communities.
- First Nation organizations and societies.
- Non-Indigenous organizations serving First Nations.
Who is not eligible
- Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition, books, supplies, and other education-related costs.
- Travel, accommodation, meals, and related program costs.
- Honoraria, wages, and fees for Elders, experts, or instructors.
- Administrative and operating costs tied to the project.
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.
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed using a consistent scoring grid.
- Projects must align with the Foundation’s objectives.
- Eligibility and qualification are reviewed before selection.
- The process is overseen and approved by the Board of Trustees.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the online portal
- Visit the FG Foundation application website.
- Sign in or create an account and verify your email.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Update your eligibility profile and fill in the required tasks.
- Upload the supporting documents requested for your stream.
- Step 3: Review and submit
- Review the application before submission.
- Submit the completed application online through the portal.
- Step 4: Wait for the decision
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding decisions are sent by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and qualification after submission.
- A consistent scoring grid is used, aligned with the Foundation’s objectives.
- Successful applicants are notified by email, usually by the end of September or beginning of October.
- Approved recipients must complete a contribution agreement before funds are released.
- Mid-year and final-year reporting is required after funding is awarded.
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
What is the Future Generations Foundation?
The Future Generations Foundation program supports First Nations individuals, organizations, and communities through funding for education, healing, cultural learning, and community initiatives. It also funds projects such as training and trades, scholarships, ceremony, research, memorialization, and bringing children home in response to 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:
First Nation individuals, organizations, or communities
Project must match the stream
Complete online application required
What expenses are eligible under Future Generations Foundation?
Cultural learning, healing, and knowledge-building activities.
Scholarships and post-secondary education support.
Training and trades programs.
Community projects related to education, reconciliation, 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