Closed
Indigenous Priorities Grants
Indigenous-led funding for Salt Spring Island initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 12, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Up to $50,000 is available to support Indigenous-led initiatives on Salt Spring Island. Eligible projects and operating activities include community-building, cultural revitalization, equity and inclusion, cultural safety, and traditional knowledge education.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Indigenous community-building initiatives and celebrations
- Indigenous cultural education, revitalization, and heritage activities
- Indigenous equity and inclusion and cultural safety initiatives
- Indigenous traditional knowledge education
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Itemized project budget or annual operating budget
- Financial statements
- Letters of support or partner agreements, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Other qualified donees, including First Nation Band Councils
- Indigenous-led groups registered as qualified donees
- Local and regional governments
- School districts
Who is not eligible
- Settler-led organizations without Indigenous leadership or co-leadership
Eligible expenses
- Honorariums, materials, supplies, equipment, and travel for the project
- Staff salaries, contractor fees, and other operating costs tied to the funded work
- Administration, rent, insurance, overhead, software, and telecommunications when linked to eligible activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside Salt Spring Island or not primarily benefiting Salt Spring Island residents
- Major capital activities, including building infrastructure or buying land or buildings
- Political, partisan, election-related, profit-making, fundraising, or private-interest activities
- Sub-granting, sponsorships, endowment funds, donations, or budget deficits
- Expenses incurred before grant approval or activities that infringe protected human rights
Eligible geographic areas
- Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an all-Indigenous grants advisory committee.
- The committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Applicants are notified of results by early April.
- If approved, a grant agreement must be signed before funding is released.
- Funding begins after the signed agreement, and reporting is required at the end.
Additional information
- Application support is available, including verbal assistance and help entering answers into the online form.
- The program is Indigenous co-led and reviewed by an all-Indigenous grants advisory committee.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Priorities Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Priorities Grants. 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 Priorities Grants?
Up to $50,000 is available to support Indigenous-led initiatives on Salt Spring Island. Eligible projects and operating activities include community-building, cultural revitalization, equity and inclusion, cultural safety, and traditional knowledge education.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Priorities Grants Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Priorities Grants program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Priorities Grants program, you must:
Indigenous-led or Indigenous leadership required
Qualified charity or donee status
Work on Salt Spring Island
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Priorities Grants?
Indigenous community-building initiatives and celebrations
Indigenous cultural education, revitalization, and heritage activities
Indigenous equity and inclusion and cultural safety initiatives
Indigenous traditional knowledge education
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Priorities Grants?
You can contact Salt Spring Island Foundation (SSIF).
Where is the Indigenous Priorities Grants available?
The Indigenous Priorities Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Indigenous Priorities Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Priorities Grants is a Grant and Funding