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Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants
Multi-year support for Indigenous-led capacity building
Funding available
$ 175,000
Deadline
May 30, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $175,000 per year for Indigenous-led organizations through multi-year support. It funds capacity building for Indigenous charities, community groups, and initiatives that serve Indigenous peoples and communities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 1,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 6 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capacity-building initiatives for Indigenous-led organizations
- Programs that strengthen networks, profiles, and organizational capacity
- Community-based Indigenous cultural, artistic, or educational initiatives
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Project description
- Organization type and registration details
- Proof of Indigenous leadership and community connection
- Expected outcomes and capacity-building plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous-led organizations
- Registered non-profits and registered charities
- Indigenous community groups, councils, and collectives
- Organizations directly serving Indigenous people and communities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations that are not Indigenous-led
- Municipal, provincial, territorial, and federal government entities
- Political parties and partisan organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects not aligned with serving Indigenous peoples and communities
- Activities by for-profit businesses
- Applications from individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Indigenous leadership and decision-making authority
- Direct impact on Indigenous people and communities
- Potential for growth and capacity development
- Sustainable growth after funding ends
- Needs-based assessment of the proposal
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit Expression of Interest
- Complete the online application form.
- Provide organization, project, and capacity-building details.
- Step 2: Shortlisting and notification
- Await review after the Expression of Interest phase.
- If selected, proceed to the next phase.
- Step 3: Scope of Collaboration
- Work with DWF staff to develop more detailed collaboration documents.
- Use the templates provided by the fund.
- Step 4: Participatory Review
- Submit the Phase B documents for review by other potential recipients.
- Await the final funding decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a three-phase process.
- Applicants are notified after the Expression of Interest stage.
- Shortlisted applicants move to a collaboration scoping phase.
- A participatory review determines final funding recommendations.
- Successful applicants are announced after review.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed through a multi-stage process.
- Successful applicants may be asked to submit annual reports.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for accessibility needs.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants Program
What is the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants?
This program provides up to $175,000 per year for Indigenous-led organizations through multi-year support. It funds capacity building for Indigenous charities, community groups, and initiatives that serve Indigenous peoples and communities.
How much funding can be received?
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants Funds up to $175,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants program?
To be eligible for the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants program, you must:
Indigenous-led organization
Serves Indigenous communities
Typically small and community-based
What expenses are eligible under Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants?
Capacity-building initiatives for Indigenous-led organizations
Programs that strengthen networks, profiles, and organizational capacity
Community-based Indigenous cultural, artistic, or educational initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants?
You can contact The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF).
Where is the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants available?
The Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants is a Grant and Funding