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Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding
Supports Indigenous-led residential school remembrance projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides contribution funding of up to $3 million per year per recipient. It supports Indigenous-led initiatives to research, locate, document, commemorate, and, where appropriate, repatriate remains linked to former residential schools.
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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
- Research, engagement, and knowledge gathering related to missing children and burial sites.
- Memorialization and commemoration of burial sites, unmarked graves, and Survivors.
- Field surveys, archaeological investigations, identification, and repatriation of remains.
Documents Needed
- Application form.
- Workplan.
- Detailed budget.
- Cashflow forecast.
- Letter of support from the Chief and Council, Tribal Council, or organization.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
- Indigenous governments, band councils, tribal councils, and delegated authorities.
- Indigenous organizations and groups, including national and regional organizations.
- Indigenous non-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including Survivor groups.
- Non-Indigenous organizations in formal partnership with Indigenous communities or organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Ceremonies, gatherings, workshops, meetings, and cultural or emotional support services, including materials, refreshments, venue rental, translation, honoraria, and ceremonial gifts.
- Research, engagement, and fieldwork costs such as archival research, interviews, environmental assessments, search technologies, surveying, mapping, site preparation, site security, and clean-up.
- Memorial and commemorative costs, including the design, installation, restoration, materials, and construction of markers, monuments, and spaces.
- Professional, communication, and operational costs, including consultant and project-related legal fees, accounting, advertising, printing, signage, website work, equipment rental or purchase, software, rent, and utilities.
- Salaries, travel, volunteer participation expenses, and administration costs up to 10% of the total contribution amount.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any cost not directly related to approved activities.
- Land purchase, land acquisition, and capital infrastructure projects.
- Salaries, benefits, or compensation for elected officials or elected leaders.
- Core funding, overhead, regular operating or administrative costs, and routine staff activities.
- Litigation costs, routine repair and maintenance, motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and election-related expenses.
Processing and Agreement
- The program confirms receipt of your application by email within two business days.
- A Program Officer is assigned to review the initiative and set up an introductory meeting.
- The budget is reviewed against the program terms and conditions, and more information may be requested.
- Funding decisions are flexible, and phased funding may be suggested for later stages.
- If approved, the funding is issued through a contribution agreement; existing agreements may be amended or a new one created.
Additional information
- Joint proposals from multiple affected communities are encouraged when appropriate to reduce duplication of work.
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 provides contribution funding of up to $3 million per year per recipient. It supports Indigenous-led initiatives to research, locate, document, commemorate, and, where appropriate, repatriate remains linked to former residential schools.
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 community, group, or organization.
Non-Indigenous organization with formal Indigenous partnership.
Project linked to a former residential school.
What expenses are eligible under Residential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding?
Research, engagement, and knowledge gathering related to missing children and burial sites.
Memorialization and commemoration of burial sites, unmarked graves, and Survivors.
Field surveys, archaeological investigations, identification, and repatriation of remains.
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)