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Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund
Support for Indigenous-led food sovereignty projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous-led projects that strengthen community wellness and resilience through food sovereignty, food security, food justice, and nutritional health and wellness. Eligible projects can receive between $5,000 and $100,000.
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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 : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
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 food justice.
- Initiatives supporting nutritional health and wellness.
- Projects that reconnect Indigenous Peoples with traditional food systems and harvesting practices.
- Projects that build community resilience through Indigenous knowledge and practices.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project description
- Budget details
- Optional support materials
- Contact information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit organizations.
- Registered charities.
- Community-accepted and elected First Nations, Métis, or Inuit councils.
- Community groups and collectives.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- For-profit companies.
- Non-Indigenous-led organizations.
- Organizations or groups based outside Canada.
- The federal, provincial, and territorial governments, the Crown, and the United Nations.
Eligible expenses
- Elder honoraria.
- Wages and related staff costs.
- Professional service fees.
- Materials, supplies, printing, communications, travel, utilities, insurance, premises rental, and equipment costs.
- Monitoring, reporting, data collection, and knowledge development activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of real property such as land or buildings.
- Expenses covered by another funding source.
- Expenses incurred more than 18 months after the project start date.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Alberta.
- British Columbia.
- Manitoba.
- New Brunswick.
- Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Northwest Territories.
- Nova Scotia.
- Nunavut.
- Ontario.
- Prince Edward Island.
- Quebec.
- Saskatchewan.
- Yukon.
- National.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants may be contacted if they cannot submit through the online form.
- If approved, reporting requirements are set out in the agreement.
Additional information
- The program is guided by an Indigenous Advisory Committee.
- Applications may be submitted online, by email, phone, video, or handwritten response if needed.
- Support is available in English, French, and Cree.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund. 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 Peoples Resilience Fund?
This program supports Indigenous-led projects that strengthen community wellness and resilience through food sovereignty, food security, food justice, and nutritional health and wellness. Eligible projects can receive between $5,000 and $100,000.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund Funds up to $30,000 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.
Serves Indigenous Peoples.
Bank account in the organization’s name.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund?
Projects focused on food sovereignty, food security, and food justice.
Initiatives supporting nutritional health and wellness.
Projects that reconnect Indigenous Peoples with traditional food systems and harvesting practices.
Projects that build community resilience through Indigenous knowledge and practices.
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