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Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)

Supports Indigenous youth-led projects in land, culture, and environmental communities.
Laidlaw Foundation (LF)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 6, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) provides vital financial assistance to Indigenous youth-led groups across Ontario, with a maximum allocation of $30,000 for small-scale projects. The program prioritizes initiatives that promote land connection, cultural revitalization, language learning, and environmental justice, especially in rural and remote regions. This funding aims to empower Indigenous youth to lead community-driven projects that reinforce cultural identity and foster sustainable relationships with land and water over a period of 6 to 12 months.

Through targeted support, the program encourages Indigenous youth to participate actively in acts of resurgence, cultural reclamation, and environmental care. Projects may include workshops, cultural festivals, land-based education initiatives, water conservation activities, and language revival programs, all led or co-led by Indigenous youth groups. The fund aims to strengthen community bonds, protect Indigenous languages, and support ecological sustainability, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems in addressing contemporary environmental and social challenges.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 6, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 2 employees minimum
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

  • Implementing land and language-based workshops.
  • Organizing cultural reclamation and storytelling events.
  • Conducting environmental activities focused on land and water conservation.
  • Developing educational programs on Indigenous rights and laws.
  • Fostering cross-community relationships among Indigenous nations.

Documents Needed

Project description, proof of Indigenous identity, list of project activities, budget overview, support letters from community members or elders.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous youth-led groups based in Ontario.
  • Groups with adult allies or community members in supportive roles.

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations not led by Indigenous youth.
  • Groups outside Ontario.
  • Projects unrelated to Indigenous cultural or environmental priorities.

Eligible expenses

Project activities supporting land, language, culture, community relationships, and environmental justice initiatives.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Personal expenses unrelated to project activities.
  • Activities not aligned with Indigenous cultural or environmental goals.
  • Commercial ventures or profit-driven projects.
  • Activities outside Ontario or unrelated to Indigenous community interests.
  • Administrative costs exceeding funding limits.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Processing and Agreement

  • Application reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
  • Assessment against program criteria including community impact and leadership quality.
  • Notification of decisions sent to applicants.
  • Funding agreements signed prior to disbursement of funds.
  • Progress reports and final evaluations required during and after project completion.

Additional information

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications through various formats including online, email, or paper mail, especially if internet access is limited.

Contacts

abernard@laidlawfdn.org

Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF). 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 Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)?

The Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) provides vital financial assistance to Indigenous youth-led groups across Ontario, with a maximum allocation of $30,000 for small-scale projects. The program prioritizes initiatives that promote land connection, cultural revitalization, language learning, and environmental justice, especially in rural and remote regions. This funding aims to empower Indigenous youth to lead community-driven projects that reinforce cultural identity and foster sustainable relationships with land and water over a period of 6 to 12 months. Through targeted support, the program encourages Indigenous youth to participate actively in acts of resurgence, cultural reclamation, and environmental care. Projects may include workshops, cultural festivals, land-based education initiatives, water conservation activities, and language revival programs, all led or co-led by Indigenous youth groups. The fund aims to strengthen community bonds, protect Indigenous languages, and support ecological sustainability, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems in addressing contemporary environmental and social challenges.

How much funding can be received?

Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) program, you must: Youth-led Indigenous groups in Ontario.

What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)?

Implementing land and language-based workshops. Organizing cultural reclamation and storytelling events. Conducting environmental activities focused on land and water conservation. Developing educational programs on Indigenous rights and laws. Fostering cross-community relationships among Indigenous nations.

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF)?

You can contact Laidlaw Foundation (LF) by email at abernard@laidlawfdn.org.

Where is the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) available?

The Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF) is a Grant and Funding

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