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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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to projects with active Survivor involvement in planning and delivery.
- Applications are assessed by a committee of Indigenous Elders and Residential School Survivors.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Use the program application form.
- Prepare the request in English, French, or an Indigenous language.
- Step 2: Choose a submission method
- Send the application by email or mail.
- Or submit orally through a recorded interview on Zoom, Skype, or a similar platform.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the completed application to NCTRCommemoration@umanitoba.ca, or mail it to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Winnipeg.
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
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