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Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding
Funding for activities related to memorializing residential school burial sites
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers funding for activities aimed at locating, documenting, and memorializing burial sites linked to Indian Residential Schools, including responding to family wishes for memorialization. It supports cultural and community-led efforts to address historical harms and promote reconciliation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Locating and documenting burial sites
- Organizing memorials and commemorative events
- Conducting site surveys and archaeological investigations
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governments, band councils, or tribal councils
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations or groups
- Organizations working with Indigenous communities on memorial activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities not related to Indian Residential Schools listed in the Settlement Agreement
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants will be contacted regarding the review and assessment of their proposals
- Decisions are communicated once evaluations are completed
- Funding agreements are required before funds are disbursed
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support 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 Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding?
This program offers funding for activities aimed at locating, documenting, and memorializing burial sites linked to Indian Residential Schools, including responding to family wishes for memorialization. It supports cultural and community-led efforts to address historical harms and promote reconciliation.
Who is eligible for the Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding program?
To be eligible for the Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding program, you must:
Indigenous organizations and groups involved in memorial activities
What expenses are eligible under Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding?
Locating and documenting burial sites
Organizing memorials and commemorative events
Conducting site surveys and archaeological investigations
Who can I contact for more information about the Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding?
You can contact Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) by email at aadnc.enfants_disparus-missing_children.aandc@canada.ca.
Where is the Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding available?
The Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding?
Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding is funded by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)