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Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action
Funding for Indigenous community action in Québec
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers funding of up to $500,000 for Indigenous community action organizations in Québec. It supports the organization’s overall mission, direct services, and community or infrastructure projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 0.8% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for the organization’s overall mission
- Operation of services for Indigenous client groups
- Projects and initiatives that improve community well-being and socio-economic conditions
Documents Needed
- Proof of legal status
- Board of directors resolution approving the application
- Organization mission description
- Action plan and detailed budget
- Most recent financial statements and annual report, if operating
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous community action organizations
- Indigenous non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not Indigenous community action organizations or Indigenous non-profits
- Organizations whose mission is limited to members’ interests only
Eligible expenses
- Employee costs linked to core operations and mission delivery
- Costs for financial reports and required documentation
- Office space, equipment, digital infrastructure, and upkeep
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Covering an accumulated deficit
- Buying or renovating buildings and premises
- Buying land
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Urban environments in Québec
Selection criteria
- Quality and relevance of the action plan
- Organization size, coverage area, and mission scope
- Management capacity and organizational structure
- Financial situation and diversification of funding sources
- Expected benefits and structural impact
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Describe the organization’s mission, action plan, and budget.
- Gather the required legal and financial information.
- Step 2: Submit to the Secretariat
- Send the complete application to the Secrétariat before the deadline.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- The Secretariat reviews eligibility and completeness.
- Additional sectoral review may be requested if needed.
- Receive an acceptance or refusal letter.
- Step 4: Agreement and funding
- If approved, sign the funding agreement when required.
- Funding is then paid according to the program rules.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Secretariat for eligibility and completeness.
- Applications may be sent to relevant departments and agencies for sectoral review.
- Applicants receive an approval or refusal letter.
- If approved, an acceptance letter is issued and a funding agreement is signed when required.
Additional information
- Applications may be referred to relevant government departments or partners for sectoral review.
- Funding is provided as a non-repayable contribution.
- The program runs until March 31, 2027.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Economic DevelopmentSupports Indigenous community development initiatives
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action Program
What is the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action?
This program offers funding of up to $500,000 for Indigenous community action organizations in Québec. It supports the organization’s overall mission, direct services, and community or infrastructure projects.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action Funds up to 0.8% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action program, you must:
Indigenous community action organizations
Indigenous non-profit organizations
Projects tied to mission
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action?
Support for the organization’s overall mission
Operation of services for Indigenous client groups
Projects and initiatives that improve community well-being and socio-economic conditions
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at financement_fia4@mce.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 781-9530.
Where is the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action available?
The Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Community Action is a Other Support