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Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program
Indigenous-led data research support
Latest source updateLast Update: May 2, 2026Latest change: The grant content now includes detailed application guidelines, opening and closing dates, eligible projects, activities, and reporting requirements.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 2, 2026
Latest change: The grant content now includes detailed application guidelines, opening and closing dates, eligible projects, activities, and reporting requirements.
Program details and application guidance updated
The grant content now includes the program application guidelines with detailed instructions on how to apply, what documents are needed, and how proposals will be reviewed. It also adds the 2022-2023 call timing, eligible projects and activities, reporting requirements, and funding context.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 16, 2022
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous organizations, including Indigenous women’s and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, urban or off-reserve Indigenous organizations, Métis and non-status Indigenous organizations, Inuit organizations, and Indigenous service providers or Indigenous political or representative organizations.
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Overview
Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program supports Indigenous organizations, governments, First Nation communities, Tribal Councils and affiliated Indigenous researchers to develop Indigenous-led data research projects. It focuses on methodologies, indicators and data tools that improve knowledge about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and safety.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
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
- Projects that develop distinctions-based or identity-specific indicators or methodologies.
- Projects that focus on data tools and methodologies rather than the collection of data itself.
- Projects that use quantitative, qualitative or mixed methodological approaches to chart a path toward more reliable data.
- Projects that increase knowledge around missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and around safety for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Detailed project plan.
- Itemized budget.
- Short narrative of up to 2500 words.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous organizations, including Indigenous women’s and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, urban or off-reserve Indigenous organizations, Métis and non-status Indigenous organizations, Inuit organizations, and Indigenous service providers or Indigenous political or representative organizations.
- Indigenous governments.
- First Nation communities, organizations and governments.
- Tribal Councils.
- Indigenous researchers affiliated with one of the entities outlined above.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages specific to the project, outside existing operational costs.
- Accommodations, hardware and software needs specific to the project, supplies and materials.
- Information and training services related to the project, and travel costs as per approved Treasury Board rates.
- Professional services, such as speakers, legal advice and coordinators; event, meeting or workshop costs; honoraria; communications costs.
- Supports to remove barriers to access, such as childcare services or transportation costs; administrative costs to a maximum of 12% of the total value of the proposal.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Development of new data sets.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the National Action Plan and Federal Pathway objectives as they relate to Indigenous data.
How to apply
- Complete the application form with a detailed project plan, itemized budget and short narrative of up to 2500 words.
- Use the PAW #638262 Project or Workplan Funding Application template.
- Applicants may include additional and supporting documentation with the application form in other formats of their choosing.
Processing and Agreement
- A final report including a completed Data Collection Instrument (DCI) Activities and Expenditures Report (DCI# 4548549) template must be submitted at the end of the project.
- Multi-year projects may be asked to submit interim reports during the course of the project.
- Completed initiatives and their publicly shareable reports can be hosted by the creators, and the reports may also be linked or posted in full on the CIRNAC website or the national action plan website.
- These reports may be referenced in the annual progress report for both the federal pathway and the national action plan.
Additional information
- Applications may include additional supporting documentation.
- Applicants without an established funding arrangement may be asked for more documents.
- Project or workplan applications can be for one year or multiple years.
- The program application guidelines are available online.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program Program
What is the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program?
Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program supports Indigenous organizations, governments, First Nation communities, Tribal Councils and affiliated Indigenous researchers to develop Indigenous-led data research projects. It focuses on methodologies, indicators and data tools that improve knowledge about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and safety.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program program, you must:
Indigenous organizations, including Indigenous women’s and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, urban or off-reserve Indigenous organizations, Métis and non-status Indigenous organizations, Inuit organizations, and Indigenous service providers or Indigenous political or representative organizations.
Indigenous governments.
First Nation communities, organizations and governments, Tribal Councils, and Indigenous researchers affiliated with one of the eligible entities.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program?
Projects that develop distinctions-based or identity-specific indicators or methodologies.
Projects that focus on data tools and methodologies rather than the collection of data itself.
Projects that use quantitative, qualitative or mixed methodological approaches to chart a path toward more reliable data.
Projects that increase knowledge around missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and around safety for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program?
You can contact Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) by email at aadnc.mmiwg-programsffada-programmes.aandc@canada.ca.
Where is the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program available?
The Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program?
Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program is funded by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)