Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants

Who is eligible?

• Indigenous-led non-profit organizations
• Non-Indigenous-led non-profit organizations with demonstrated collaboration with Indigenous peoples and communities
• Registered charities
• Community service co-operatives
• First Nations Bands

Who is not eligible

• Organizations that are not registered non-profit societies, community service co-ops, social enterprises wholly owned by a non-profit, registered charities, or First Nations Bands (unless partnering with an eligible fiscal sponsor).
• Programs or organizations that do not primarily serve residents of Vancouver.
• Entities offering only one-time projects or events (funding is for ongoing programming).

Eligible expenses

• Honorariums, contracts, or salaries for Elders or Knowledge Keepers (at least 60% of the grant must be allocated to this expense).
• Local transportation costs for Elders or Knowledge Keepers (such as transit, taxi, or mileage).
• Program supplies and materials (including traditional foods, drums, etc.).
• Rental of additional spaces (such as boardrooms, halls, community cultural centres, or longhouses for feasts, ceremonies, or honourings).
• Training and development opportunities specifically for Elders or Knowledge Keepers working with vulnerable or at-risk populations.

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations located in Vancouver
• Programs that primarily serve residents of Vancouver

• Priority consideration is given to programs aligning with the City of Reconciliation framework, equity and intersectionality objectives, and the Accessibility Strategy.
• Community reviewers are involved in the grant selection process and are compensated for their participation.
• Organizations not registered as eligible entities may partner with a fiscal sponsor that holds the appropriate registration status.
• Programs funded in previous years may reapply for funding.