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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund

Funding for Indigenous safety and prevention projects

Offered by
Saskatchewan First Nations, Métis and Northern Initiatives
Official source: saskatchewan.ca

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Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Registered non-profit organization based in Saskatchewan
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$40,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Economic, Social and Community Development
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Eligibility expanded for school divisions

Provincial school divisions were added to the list of eligible applicants for the Community Response Fund.

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The applicant eligibility list for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund now includes provincial school divisions. This expands the grant’s eligible applicant group beyond the previously listed Saskatchewan-based entities.

Official source: saskatchewan.ca
September 23, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered non-profit organization based in Saskatchewan
  • First Nation, Tribal Council and/or Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
  • Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and/or MN-S Region, Local or Affiliate
  • Municipality
  • Provincial School Divisions

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Official sources

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund

Application form

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund ApplicationReporting Form
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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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?

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

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.