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Indigenous Affairs Grants Program
Funding for small Indigenous social, cultural and educational projects
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 250 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for small-scale, not-for-profit Indigenous projects, initiatives, and events with social, cultural, and educational purposes. Grants range from $250 to $5,000, depending on the type of activity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Small-scale Indigenous projects, initiatives, and events.
- Social, cultural, and educational activities.
- Workshops and conferences.
- Powwows, festivals, and gatherings.
- Cultural awareness activities.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documentation for the project or event
- Confirmation of other funding sources
- Final report with financial statement after completion
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nation communities
- Indigenous organizations recognized by the department
- Individuals 18 years or older registered with a First Nation community and residing in New Brunswick
Eligible expenses
- Project and event costs related to workshops, conferences, powwows, festivals, gatherings, and cultural awareness activities.
- Costs for other eligible small-scale Indigenous projects, initiatives, or events.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Compliance with program requirements.
- Eligibility of the applicant and activity.
- Funding level requested.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the grant application form.
- Attach the required supporting documentation.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application to the Department of Indigenous Affairs.
- Applications can be submitted by email to the address provided in the form.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- The application is reviewed for compliance, funding level, and eligibility.
- The review may take two to three weeks once the complete application is received.
- Step 4: Accept the offer if approved
- Review the Letter of Offer and its conditions.
- Return a signed copy to accept the funding.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for compliance, funding level, and activity eligibility.
- The review process may take two to three weeks after a complete application is received.
- A recommendation is made to senior management for approval or rejection.
- If approved, a Letter of Offer must be reviewed and signed before funding is released.
- If rejected, a Letter of Notification explains the reason for rejection.
Additional information
- Eligibility criteria are reviewed annually and may change.
- The Assistant Deputy Minister may vary the funding conditions.
- Approved funding details are published in an open data dataset.
- Only community or organization names and amounts are disclosed; individual names are not published.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Affairs Grants Program Program
What is the Indigenous Affairs Grants Program?
This program provides funding for small-scale, not-for-profit Indigenous projects, initiatives, and events with social, cultural, and educational purposes. Grants range from $250 to $5,000, depending on the type of activity.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Affairs Grants Program Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Affairs Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Affairs Grants Program program, you must:
First Nation or Indigenous support required.
Applicant must be 18 or older.
Other funding or in-kind support required.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Affairs Grants Program?
Small-scale Indigenous projects, initiatives, and events.
Social, cultural, and educational activities.
Workshops and conferences.
Powwows, festivals, and gatherings.
Cultural awareness activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Affairs Grants Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at indigenousaffairs-affairesautochtones@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-462-5846.
Where is the Indigenous Affairs Grants Program available?
The Indigenous Affairs Grants Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Indigenous Affairs Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Affairs Grants Program is a Grant and Funding