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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund
Funding for Indigenous safety and prevention projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $40,000 in funding for projects that promote violence prevention and build safety for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ people. Eligible activities include partnership-building and prevention-focused community initiatives in Saskatchewan.
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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 : 40,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Violence prevention projects for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ people
- Safety-building community initiatives
- Partnership-building and relationship development activities
- Prevention-focused awareness and engagement projects
Documents Needed
- Completed online application
- Project budget with full cost details
- Letter of support for partner involvement, if applicable
- Final reporting form and budget actuals, once funded
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations based in Saskatchewan
- First Nations, Tribal Councils, and FSIN
- Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and MN-S Regions, Locals, or Affiliates
- Municipalities in Saskatchewan
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Unincorporated entities
- For-profit corporations
Eligible expenses
- Contracted services, honoraria, and gifts for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and resource people
- In-province travel for project participants, including gas and vehicle rental
- Materials and supplies for project delivery
- Cultural protocol expenses such as tobacco
- Additional facility costs needed for the project
- Administrative costs up to 10% of the grant
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operating costs, including existing staff salaries or wages
- Out-of-province travel
- Capital expenditures such as construction, land, or building purchases
- Major purchases such as vehicles, computer equipment, and other tangible assets
- Existing office space costs such as rent, utilities, and overhead
- Administrative costs above 10% of the grant amount
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Clear and achievable prevention or safety outcomes
- Local or community involvement
- Innovation and creativity
- Partnership and relationship building
- Inclusion of diverse and multigenerational groups
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare a project budget with full cost details.
- Include supporting partner information, if applicable.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Submit the application through the online application link.
- Step 3: Receive confirmation
- Wait for email acknowledgment of receipt.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged by email after submission.
- Applications are assessed through a competitive review process.
- Funding decisions are provided in writing and are final.
- Approved projects must follow the Grant Funding Agreement.
- Recipients must submit an interim report and a final report with expenses.
Additional information
- Applicants must be in good standing with the Ministry of Government Relations’ FNMR grant programs.
- Applicants must have no outstanding final reports.
- Projects approved for funding must be completed by March 31, 2027.
- Unused funds must be returned to the Ministry of Government Relations.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund Program
What is the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund?
This program provides up to $40,000 in funding for projects that promote violence prevention and build safety for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ people. Eligible activities include partnership-building and prevention-focused community initiatives in Saskatchewan.
How much funding can be received?
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund program?
To be eligible for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund program, you must:
Saskatchewan-based organization
Prevention or safety project for Indigenous communities
Good standing with FNMR programs
What expenses are eligible under Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund?
Violence prevention projects for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ people
Safety-building community initiatives
Partnership-building and relationship development activities
Prevention-focused awareness and engagement projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund?
You can contact Saskatchewan First Nations, Métis and Northern Initiatives.
Where is the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund available?
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund is a Grant and Funding