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Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: 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 community, Survivor Organization, or registered non-profit Project supports healing, memorials, or remembrance

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund?

You can contact University of Manitoba (UM).

Q: Where is the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund available?

The Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund program is available across Canada.

Q: 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

Last Update: March 6, 2026

Canada

Support for Indigenous healing and remembrance activities

Grant and Funding

University of Manitoba

Pillar Nonprofit Network

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

Funding of up to under $10,000 supports community-led healing, memorials, and remembrance. Eligible activities include healing gatherings, commemorative markers, ceremonies, and burial-site maintenance.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : May 10, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

Indigenous peoples
Nonprofits / charities

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Community-led healing gatherings
Memorial or commemorative markers (e.g., healing gardens, murals, carvings, plaques)
Ceremonial activities (e.g., memorial feasts, giveaways, gatherings)
Maintenance of burial sites (e.g., fencing, cutting back overgrowth)

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,800

Community-led Survivor healing gathering with Elders, circles, and ceremony

$ 9,950

Install a memorial carving and healing garden with accessible pathway

Eligibility

The applicant must be an Indigenous community, a Survivor Organization, or a registered non-profit.
The proposed initiative must support healing, memorials, and remembrance.

Who is eligible?

Indigenous communities
Survivor Organizations
Registered non-profits

How to apply

Step 1: Choose an application method

Decide whether to apply using a written application form or an oral application.

Step 2: Prepare your application

Complete the written application form in English, French, or your preferred Indigenous language, or prepare to share your application through a recorded interview.

Step 3: Submit your application

Submit the written application form, or complete an oral application through a recorded interview using Zoom, Skype, or a similar platform.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are processed in a minimum of three months.

Additional information

Applications can be submitted in English, French, or an Indigenous language.
Oral applications can be completed through a recorded interview using Zoom, Skype, or a similar platform.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Application processing takes a minimum of three months.

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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.