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Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund - Ontario - Canada
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Source verified July 9, 2026

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund

Support for Indigenous-led food sovereignty projects
Offered by
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Official source: communityfoundations.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The IPRF booking page shows a new appointment date, and the main fund page now includes a fuller description of who the fund supports.
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IPRF booking date and program description updated
The IPRF conversation booking page now shows a different appointment date, with 11 May 2026 visible in the updated excerpt. This is a material timeline change for the booking step tied to the fund's intake process. The main Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund page also now includes a substantive description explaining that the fund is built upon Indigenous Peoples’ resiliency and supports Indigenous communities and organizations, along with a new Visit the IPRF Website link. These updates affect the program's audience and navigation surface rather than its eligibility or funding terms.
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
March 28, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Community groups.

See full eligibility

Overview

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund Food Sovereignty Bundle supports Indigenous-led organizations and groups in Canada with projects centered on food sovereignty, food security, and nutritional health and wellness, offering $5,000 to $100,000. Eligible activities include land-based learning, traditional food systems and harvesting practices, and community resilience; eligible expenses include elder honoraria, wages, and materials and supplies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Law and Legal Services
  • Social Services
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Regional
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects focused on food sovereignty, food security, and nutritional health and wellness.
  • Projects that enhance food sovereignty, food security, and justice.
  • Projects that reconnect Indigenous Peoples with traditional food systems, food harvesting and hunting practices, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
  • Land-based learning, community connectivity, cultural programming, and ceremony-based wellness.
  • Stewarding the land and water for future generations.

Official resources

Official page

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund

Program guide

Access to Justice Bundle Program

Access To Justice Bundle Program

Applicant Guide (2025)

Application form

Indigenous People's Resilience Fund: Food Sovereignty Bundle

IPRF Justice Bundles: LOI

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Community groups.
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations.
  • Registered charities (qualified donee).
  • Community accepted and elected First Nations (bands), Métis, and Inuit Councils.

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals.
  • For-profit companies.
  • Non-Indigenous-led organizations.
  • Organizations or groups based outside of Canada.
  • The Government of Canada (federal government), provincial and territorial governments, the Crown, and the United Nations.

Eligible expenses

  • Elder honorarium.
  • Wages and employment-related costs for existing or additional staff, fees for professional service, and disability supports for staff of the recipient.
  • Materials and supplies; printing and communication.
  • Travel costs including mileage, utilities, insurance, rental of premises, and lease, purchase, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Performance monitoring and reporting costs; data collection; knowledge development activities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses incurred more than three months before the date of notification of approval of the application and the project start date.
  • Purchase of real property (land or building).
  • Expenses incurred more than 18 months after the project start date.
  • Expenses that are covered by another funding source.

How to apply

  • Submit your application through the online Application Form.
  • If you cannot submit online, contact info@iprfund.ca before March 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET for support with an online written response, video, handwritten response, or phone call.
  • Send the completed application to info@iprfund.ca and keep a copy for your records.

Processing and Agreement

  • If approved, reporting requirements will be detailed in the agreement.
  • For most projects, project funding is confirmed by a Letter of Agreement, and the work should be carried out within 18 months.
  • A final report will be due within 6 weeks of project completion.

Additional information

  • The application is available in English, French, and Inuktitut.
  • Optional support materials may include support letters, budget notes, or images of your council.

Contacts

info@iprfund.ca
613-790-0230

Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund Program

What is the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund?

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund Food Sovereignty Bundle supports Indigenous-led organizations and groups in Canada with projects centered on food sovereignty, food security, and nutritional health and wellness, offering $5,000 to $100,000. Eligible activities include land-based learning, traditional food systems and harvesting practices, and community resilience; eligible expenses include elder honoraria, wages, and materials and supplies.

How much funding can be received?

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund program, you must: Indigenous-led and serving. At least 51% of formal Board, Council, and/or Committee members must be Indigenous people. Bank account in the organization or group’s name.

What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund?

Projects focused on food sovereignty, food security, and nutritional health and wellness. Projects that enhance food sovereignty, food security, and justice. Projects that reconnect Indigenous Peoples with traditional food systems, food harvesting and hunting practices, and intergenerational knowledge transfer. Land-based learning, community connectivity, cultural programming, and ceremony-based wellness. Stewarding the land and water for future generations.

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund?

You can contact Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) by email at info@iprfund.ca or by phone at 613-790-0230.

Where is the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund available?

The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund is a Grant and Funding