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Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative

Supports Indigenous-led community safety and well-being projects
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

Eligibility

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

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (on-reserve and off-reserve)

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.

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?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.

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

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.

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

You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Where is the Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative available?

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

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

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