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Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative

Q: How much funding can be received?

Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative Funds up to 1000000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative?

Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative is funded by Indigenous Services Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative program?

To be eligible for the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative program, you must: • Eligible Indigenous-led applicant • Indigenous-designed safety project • Improves community well-being

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative?

You can contact Indigenous Services Canada.

Q: Where is the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative available?

The Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Supports Indigenous-led community safety and well-being projects

Grant and Funding

Indigenous Services Canada

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
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

Social Services
Economic, Social and Community Development
Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

Indigenous peoples
Women & girls
LGBTQ+ community

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

The initiative provides up to $1,000,000 per recipient per year for a single project to support Indigenous-designed efforts that improve community safety and well-being. It funds projects that reflect holistic safety models, incorporate traditional knowledge and practices, and address needs including those of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Activities funded

Implementing Indigenous-designed projects to improve community safety and well-being.
Implementing projects grounded in traditional knowledge and practices that contribute to community safety and well-being.
Implementing projects based on holistic models of community safety and well-being.
Implementing initiatives addressing existing or emerging safety and well-being needs of Indigenous women and girls.
Implementing initiatives addressing existing or emerging safety and well-being needs of Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 985,000

Launch an Indigenous-led safety hub for women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ supports

$ 960,000

Run land-based safety programming for Indigenous youth and families

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be an eligible Indigenous community, organization, or partner supported by the initiative.
The project must be Indigenous-designed to improve community safety and well-being.
The project should align with holistic models of community safety and well-being.
The project may incorporate traditional knowledge and practices that contribute to community safety and well-being.
The project may address needs related to the safety and well-being of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Who is eligible?

First Nations communities and organizations (on-reserve and off-reserve)
Modern treaty agreement holders
Self-government agreement holders
Inuit communities and organizations
Métis communities and organizations

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Canada (on-reserve and off-reserve)

How to apply

Step 1: Identify a project

Define an Indigenous-designed project that improves community safety and well-being.
If applicable, reference projects already identified in a community safety plan or comprehensive community plan that are ready to be implemented.

Step 2: Request funding

Contact Indigenous Services Canada to request funding for the community or organization’s project.

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Indigenous Services Canada may prioritize projects already identified in community safety plans or comprehensive community plans and ready for implementation.
The initiative emphasizes Indigenous-designed and Indigenous-led approaches to community safety and well-being.
The program recognizes the role of traditional knowledge and practices in supporting community safety and well-being.
The initiative is intended to address both existing and emerging safety and well-being needs for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative. 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 Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative?

Implementing Indigenous-designed projects to improve community safety and well-being. Implementing projects grounded in traditional knowledge and practices that contribute to community safety and well-being. Implementing projects based on holistic models of community safety and well-being. Implementing initiatives addressing existing or emerging safety and well-being needs of Indigenous women and girls. Implementing initiatives addressing existing or emerging safety and well-being needs of Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.