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Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives
Funding for innovative Indigenous health initiatives
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 30, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500,000 per project for short-term, high-impact Indigenous-led health initiatives. It supports innovative activities that improve access, delivery, and outcomes for Indigenous health services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improving access to Indigenous health services.
- Improving the delivery of health services for Indigenous peoples.
- Improving health outcomes for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations.
- Using innovative approaches, processes, or technologies in health service delivery.
- Building partnerships with provincial and territorial health authorities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous-led organizations and groups invited by ISC.
Who is not eligible
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities or organizations already receiving, or eligible to receive, distinctions-based funding under the Indigenous Health Equity Fund.
- First Nations in British Columbia served by the First Nation Health Authority.
- Organizations representing eligible distinctions-based funding recipients, such as tribal councils.
- Organizations that received Targeted Initiatives Funding in 2024-2025.
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly tied to approved project activities.
- Technology, process, or partnership-related implementation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Insured health services covered by the Canada Health Act.
- Medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services.
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services.
- Services provided by medical practitioners.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are assessed against published criteria.
- If eligible proposals exceed available funding, the highest-scoring proposals are selected.
- Applicants are contacted after assessments are completed.
Additional information
- Applications for the 2025-2026 funding cycle are closed.
- ISC contacts eligible organizations directly to submit a proposal.
- If too few proposals are received, a broader call for proposals may open.
- All applicants are contacted after the assessment is completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives. 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 Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives?
This program provides up to $500,000 per project for short-term, high-impact Indigenous-led health initiatives. It supports innovative activities that improve access, delivery, and outcomes for Indigenous health services.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives program, you must:
Indigenous-led applicant
Clear health objective
Measurable short-term impact
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives?
Improving access to Indigenous health services.
Improving the delivery of health services for Indigenous peoples.
Improving health outcomes for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations.
Using innovative approaches, processes, or technologies in health service delivery.
Building partnerships with provincial and territorial health authorities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at fesa-ihef@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives available?
The Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Health Equity Fund - Targeted Initiatives is a Partnering and Collaboration