Closed
Giving Voice Grants
Support for Indigenous community healing initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2021
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 for Indigenous community-based initiatives. It supports activities that address gender-based violence through cultural practices, learning opportunities, and skills development.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
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 and traditional activities
- Learning opportunities and workshops
- Training and skills development activities
- Community gatherings in a safe and supportive setting
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous groups or organizations, on-reserve or off-reserve
- First Nations Bands
- Indigenous non-profit organizations
- Indigenous Friendship Centres affiliated with the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Eligible expenses
- Meeting room rental
- Refreshments, honoraria, and childcare
- Cultural protocol costs and facilitator fees
- Transportation and travel expenses
Additional information
- Activities may be connected to initiatives already underway.
- Applicants are encouraged to choose activities that are meaningful to participants.
- Activities should reflect MACIW’s Guiding Principles.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Giving Voice Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Giving Voice Grants. 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 Giving Voice Grants?
This program provides up to $10,000 for Indigenous community-based initiatives. It supports activities that address gender-based violence through cultural practices, learning opportunities, and skills development.
How much funding can be received?
Giving Voice Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Giving Voice Grants program?
To be eligible for the Giving Voice Grants program, you must:
Indigenous-led applicant
Community-based project
Focus on gender-based violence
What expenses are eligible under Giving Voice Grants?
Cultural and traditional activities
Learning opportunities and workshops
Training and skills development activities
Community gatherings in a safe and supportive setting
Who can I contact for more information about the Giving Voice Grants?
You can contact British Columbia Minister's Advisory Council on Indigenous Women (MACIW) (MACIW) by email at souie.gorup@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 778-698-8520.
Where is the Giving Voice Grants available?
The Giving Voice Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Giving Voice Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Giving Voice Grants is a Grant and Funding