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Post-Majority Support Services Funding
Funding for post-majority support services
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2022
- Closing date : March 31, 2023
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
Provides funding for post-majority support services for First Nations youth and young adults up to age 26. It supports housing, education, health, cultural reconnection, and related direct and indirect services.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2022
- Closing date : March 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and delivery of post-majority support services for First Nations youth and young adults
- Transition planning and supports for youth aging out of care
- Wrap-around services for housing, education, health, culture, and life skills
- Operational support for delivering post-majority support services
Documents Needed
- Legal entity name, address, and telephone number
- Provincial delegation document or certification, if applicable
- Articles of incorporation or letters patent, and by-laws for corporations
- Band council resolution for each community represented or serviced
- Funding proposal or detailed plan with funding request
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations
- First Nations Child and Family Services agencies
- First Nations authorized service providers
- Delegated and partially delegated FNCFS agencies
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits, travel, recruitment, training, and professional development
- Office and administrative costs such as rent, utilities, insurance, IT, and supplies
- Interpretation, legal, and professional fees
- Direct support costs for housing, health, education, life skills, cultural reconnection, and family support
- Data management, monitoring, evaluation, and record management costs
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces
- Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- ISC reviews eligibility, entitlement, and application approval, including risk assessment.
- A contribution agreement is required before funding is approved.
- Applications are reviewed against program and departmental requirements.
- Payments are validated against required reports and approved expenditures.
- Final payment is released after final reporting is received.
Additional information
- Annual financial and performance reporting is required.
- An annual audited financial statement is required in all cases.
- Funding is provided through a contribution agreement.
- Recipients may need to provide supporting documentation for funding requests.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Post-Majority Support Services Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Post-Majority Support Services Funding. 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 Post-Majority Support Services Funding?
Provides funding for post-majority support services for First Nations youth and young adults up to age 26. It supports housing, education, health, cultural reconnection, and related direct and indirect services.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Post-Majority Support Services Funding program?
To be eligible for the Post-Majority Support Services Funding program, you must:
First Nations or FNCFS providers
Post-majority support services request
Supports youth or young adults formerly in care
What expenses are eligible under Post-Majority Support Services Funding?
Development and delivery of post-majority support services for First Nations youth and young adults
Transition planning and supports for youth aging out of care
Wrap-around services for housing, education, health, culture, and life skills
Operational support for delivering post-majority support services
Who can I contact for more information about the Post-Majority Support Services Funding?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at sefpn-fncfs@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Post-Majority Support Services Funding available?
The Post-Majority Support Services Funding program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Post-Majority Support Services Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Post-Majority Support Services Funding is a Other Support