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Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund
Funding for community healing and remembrance
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding of up to $10,000 for community healing and commemoration initiatives. It supports gatherings, commemorative markers, ceremonial activities, and burial site maintenance connected to residential school remembrance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-led healing gatherings.
- Memorial or commemorative markers.
- Ceremonial activities.
- Maintenance of burial sites.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Letter confirming community support
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities.
- Survivor organizations.
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- Schools and band offices.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Families applying on their own.
- Projects focused on missing children or unmarked graves.
- Day schools covered by other settlement agreements.
Eligible expenses
- Honorariums for Survivors, Elders, and performers.
- Materials, plaques, and ceremonial items.
- Other related project expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative expenses, including project coordinator salaries.
- Overhead costs.
- Projects focused on missing children or unmarked graves.
- Projects for individuals or families only.
- Projects related to day schools covered by other settlement agreements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- A committee of Indigenous Elders and Residential School Survivors assesses applications.
- Processing takes a minimum of three months, or 8 to 12 weeks in the current review period.
- Funds are issued after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Applications may be submitted in English, French, or an Indigenous language.
- Oral applications may be accepted through recorded interviews.
- Community support confirmation may be required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support 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 Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund?
This program provides funding of up to $10,000 for community healing and commemoration initiatives. It supports gatherings, commemorative markers, ceremonial activities, and burial site maintenance connected to residential school remembrance.
How much funding can be received?
Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund program, you must:
Indigenous communities, Survivor organizations, or registered non-profits.
Project linked to healing or commemoration.
Community support and Survivor involvement.
What expenses are eligible under Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund?
Community-led healing gatherings.
Memorial or commemorative markers.
Ceremonial activities.
Maintenance of burial sites.
Who can I contact for more information about the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund?
You can contact University of Manitoba (UM) by email at NCTRCommemoration@umanitoba.ca or by phone at 204-474-6069.
Where is the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund available?
The Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund is a Grant and Funding