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Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program
Supports Indigenous patient navigation in primary care
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Indigenous Patient Navigator Program supports First Nations, Métis Nation of Alberta, Metis Settlements, and Indigenous-serving organizations in Alberta to recruit and retain Indigenous navigators. It helps improve access to primary health care through cultural and community-specific support, health literacy, care coordination, individualized planning, and stronger connections with providers.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Supporting the provision of cultural and community-specific assistance and support to Indigenous persons navigating the health care system and/or receiving care
- Supporting and promoting health literacy and health education
- Organizing and coordinating access to care services and connections to providers within the patients' circle of care, including logistical support when needed
- Providing and facilitating individualized planning to assist with access to and navigation through the health care system throughout the healthcare journey
- Building connections with and between Indigenous persons and patients, and service providers, to improve access to primary health care services and overall continuity of care
Documents Needed
- Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program Application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations, Tribal Councils and Treaty organizations
- Métis Nation of Alberta, Aseniwuche Winewak Nation, and Metis Settlements General Council and Metis Settlements within the meaning of the Metis Settlements Act
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations, including Friendship Centres
- Inuit organizations registered in Alberta
- Indigenous communities and Indigenous-serving not-for-profit organizations located in Alberta
Eligible expenses
- Indigenous Patient Navigator salary and employee benefits
- Meetings, workshops, hospitality, training and development, equipment, translation and communications, materials, and supplies
- Translation services
- Contract and professional fees
- Travel and accommodations related to the navigator position, Knowledge Keeper and Elder honoraria
How to apply
- Download the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program Guidebook for Indigenous Communities.
- Complete the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program Application.
- Email your application to Indigenoushealthgrants@gov.ab.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program Program
What is the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program?
The Indigenous Patient Navigator Program supports First Nations, Métis Nation of Alberta, Metis Settlements, and Indigenous-serving organizations in Alberta to recruit and retain Indigenous navigators. It helps improve access to primary health care through cultural and community-specific support, health literacy, care coordination, individualized planning, and stronger connections with providers.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program program, you must:
New Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant applicants.
Existing Indigenous Patient Navigator or Bilateral Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant recipients requesting funding for Indigenous Patient Navigator position(s).
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program?
Supporting the provision of cultural and community-specific assistance and support to Indigenous persons navigating the health care system and/or receiving care
Supporting and promoting health literacy and health education
Organizing and coordinating access to care services and connections to providers within the patients' circle of care, including logistical support when needed
Providing and facilitating individualized planning to assist with access to and navigation through the health care system throughout the healthcare journey
Building connections with and between Indigenous persons and patients, and service providers, to improve access to primary health care services and overall continuity of care
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at Indigenoushealthgrants@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program available?
The Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program is a Grant and Funding