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Indigenous Communities Fund
Support for Indigenous community initiatives
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
October 7, 2026
Opened September 10, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous-led organizations such as Band Councils, Indigenous Governments or representative groups, community groups and non-profits.
See full eligibility
Overview
TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund supports Indigenous-led social, health, and community programs with one-time funding of $5,000 to $25,000 for organizations across Canada. Projects may focus on health, access to education, or intergenerational language and cultural revitalization, with preference for programs using technology to advance reconciliation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
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
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Health, mental health and well-being
- Access to education and resources
- Preservation of the land and water
- Community building and enhancement
- Intergenerational language and cultural revitalization
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous-led organizations such as Band Councils, Indigenous Governments or representative groups, community groups and non-profits.
- Non-Indigenous-led organizations with a clear and tangible relationship with an Indigenous organization and documented support from an Indigenous-led organization or community.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit initiatives.
- Retroactive funding requests, religious-focused projects or organizations, and sponsorship requests.
- Sole proprietorship/individually-owned applicants, lobbying, projects that operate outside of Canada, and Go-Fund-Me campaigns or individual fundraising initiatives.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- For-profit initiatives.
- Retroactive funding requests, religious-focused projects or organizations, and sponsorship requests.
- Sole proprietorship/individually-owned applicants, lobbying, projects that operate outside of Canada, and Go-Fund-Me campaigns or individual fundraising initiatives.
Selection criteria
- Preference may be given to programs where technology is being used to advance reconciliation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed two times per year.
- Please allow 12 weeks following the application deadline to receive a response regarding your application status.
Additional information
- Applying does not guarantee that an applicant will receive funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Communities Fund Program
What is the Indigenous Communities Fund?
TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund supports Indigenous-led social, health, and community programs with one-time funding of $5,000 to $25,000 for organizations across Canada. Projects may focus on health, access to education, or intergenerational language and cultural revitalization, with preference for programs using technology to advance reconciliation.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Communities Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 10, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Communities Fund program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Communities Fund program, you must:
The project must support Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Non-Indigenous-led organizations need documented Indigenous support and a clear relationship with an Indigenous organization.
The organization must not have received TELUS or Indigenous Communities Fund funding in the last two years.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Communities Fund?
Health, mental health and well-being
Access to education and resources
Preservation of the land and water
Community building and enhancement
Intergenerational language and cultural revitalization
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Communities Fund?
You can contact Telus by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Indigenous Communities Fund available?
The Indigenous Communities Fund program is available the province of Quebec.