Health Funding
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Overview
Dreamcatcher Health Funding supports health-related needs in Indigenous communities. The program provides individual funding for health activities that assist people with medical or wellness needs, and it also supports services delivered through existing health programs with the goal of keeping communities healthy. The foundation emphasizes healthy youth as future community leaders, while also recognizing that parents and elders may need medical assistance. Eligible requests should connect clearly to health activities, health services, improved well-being, or supports that supplement existing community health programs. The funding is part of Dreamcatcher's broader charitable work for First Nations and Indigenous community members.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase social or community impact
- Varies by project
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Canada
- Non-profit
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
- Sports
- Other Health Services
- Indigenous peoples
- All structures
- All dimensions
Next Steps
Activities funded
- Health activities that assist people with health-related needs
- Services delivered through existing health programs and services
- Health-related special events
- Health-related activities involving minor sports teams
- Health-related activities involving elite adult teams
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Status members (individual band members)
- Non-profit community groups and organizations
- Minor sports teams
- Elite adult teams
Who is not eligible
- Non-status individuals
- For-profit organizations
How to apply
Applicants should review the application guidelines, then complete the official Dreamcatcher application form. The form requires project information, a brief project description, expected community or individual benefits, community-service information, previous Dreamcatcher approvals if any, an acknowledgement plan, a completed project budget, other confirmed funding sources, the amount requested, three references or support letters, declarations, proof of membership, signatures, and the financial-need budget sheet when applicable. The application must be complete when received or it may be returned. The PDF states that applications must be submitted on the Dreamcatcher form and submitted in person, by mail, or by courier to the Dreamcatcher office; faxed or emailed applications are not accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are notified of approval or denial four to six weeks after submission, or as soon as possible.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted at least one month before the event or project start date.
- Applicants are typically notified of approval or denial within four to six weeks, or as soon as possible.