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Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects

Funding for innovative partnership projects in Saskatchewan

Offered by
Government of Saskatchewan
Official source: saskatchewan.ca

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Funding available
$ 45,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Registered non-profit organization based in Saskatchewan
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Overview

This program supports innovative partnership projects with First Nations and Métis communities, agencies, or non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan. Funding can cover up to 40% of eligible project costs, to a maximum contribution of $45,000.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$45,000
Maximum share of project costs
40%
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Second intake opened for Community Partnership Projects

The second intake is now open for First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects, and provincial school divisions have been added as eligible applicants.

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The program page now says the second intake opened on September 1, 2026. Provincial school divisions were added to the list of eligible applicants. The application process now includes a direct online application link, and applicants are instructed to contact the FNMR unit by email or telephone if they need to submit by fax.

Official source: saskatchewan.ca
September 30, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered non-profit organization based in Saskatchewan
  • First Nation, Tribal Council and/or Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
  • Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) or MN-S Region, Local or Affiliate
  • Municipality
  • Provincial School Divisions

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Unincorporated entities
  • For-profit corporations
  • Applicants without a partner

Eligible expenses

  • Contracted services, honoraria, and gifts for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and resource people
  • In-province travel, including gas and vehicle rental
  • Materials and supplies for project delivery
  • Cultural protocol expenses, such as tobacco
  • Facility costs when additional space is required
  • Administrative costs up to 10% of the total grant amount

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Staff salaries, wages, or contracted services tied to core operations or ongoing programming
  • Existing staff salaries and wages, unless counted as in-kind contributions
  • Out-of-province travel
  • Capital expenditures such as construction, land, or building acquisitions
  • Major purchases such as vehicles, computer equipment, and other tangible assets
  • Existing office space costs such as rent, utilities, and overhead
  • Administrative costs over 10% of the total grant amount

Eligible geographic areas

  • Saskatchewan

Activities funded

  • Partnership projects with First Nation and/or Métis communities, agencies, or non-profit organizations
  • Projects aligned with safe communities, strong families, student achievement, or economic growth
  • Innovative projects that benefit Saskatchewan residents

How to apply

  • Applicants should contact the FNMR unit by email or telephone if they need to submit applications by fax.

Documents Needed

  • Project budget with full cost breakdown
  • Letter of Support from project partners
  • Signed final report and expenditure statement
  • Expense spreadsheet signed by the signing authority

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with one of the four priority areas
  • Innovation
  • Quality of the partnership
  • Potential to improve cross-cultural or inter-generational relationships
  • Achievable goals and realistic expenditures

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are acknowledged by email.
  • The program is competitive, so not all assessed projects receive funding.
  • Funding decisions are provided in writing.
  • Decisions are final and not appealable.

Additional information

  • Preference is given to projects that have not received funding from this program in the previous 12 months.
  • Applicants must be in good standing with the Ministry of Government Relations' First Nations and Métis Relations grant programs.
  • Final reporting and a statement of project expenditures are required by the deadline in the grant agreement.
  • Unspent funds must be returned to the Ministry of Government Relations.

Contacts

fnmr@gov.sk.ca
306-798-0183

Official sources

First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects

Supporting document

Community+Partnership+Fund+Final+Reporting+and+Expense+Form
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects Program

What is the Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects?

This program supports innovative partnership projects with First Nations and Métis communities, agencies, or non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan. Funding can cover up to 40% of eligible project costs, to a maximum contribution of $45,000.

How much funding can be received?

Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $45,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects program?

To be eligible for the Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects program, you must: Saskatchewan-based organization Meaningful Indigenous partnership Project benefits Saskatchewan residents

What expenses are eligible under Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects?

Contracted services, honoraria, and gifts for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and resource people In-province travel, including gas and vehicle rental Materials and supplies for project delivery Cultural protocol expenses, such as tobacco Facility costs when additional space is required Administrative costs up to 10% of the total grant amount

Who can I contact for more information about the Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects?

You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at fnmr@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 306-798-0183.

Where is the Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects available?

The Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Is the Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects is a Grant and Funding