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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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response 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 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