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Shelter Operations
Funding for shelter operations and outbreak prevention
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Yukon, Canada
- Who can apply
- First Nations band chiefs and councils recognized by the Minister of Indigenous Services
- See full eligibility
Overview
Up to $10 million is available to support shelter operations and help manage or prevent outbreaks in shelter facilities. The program supports day-to-day shelter services for women and children living on reserve in provinces and in Yukon.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000,000
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Yukon
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Social Services, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- Children & youth, Indigenous peoples, Women & girls
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- National
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations band chiefs and councils recognized by the Minister of Indigenous Services
- Tribal councils
- Provinces
- Yukon Territory
- Incorporated shelters
- First Nation Child and Family Services agencies or societies
Eligible expenses
- Day-to-day shelter operating costs.
- Core shelter services and supports.
- Additional shelter services and supports.
Eligible geographic areas
- Provinces
- Yukon
- On reserve
Activities funded
- Day-to-day operation of shelter facilities.
- Primary core shelter operations.
- Secondary core shelter operations.
- Prevention activities related to family violence and outbreak management.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact your ISC regional office
- Shelters seeking prevention funding should contact their ISC regional office.
- Step 2: Submit project proposal
- In some regions, First Nation regional boards collect and review proposals.
- Proposals may be approved by the regional board where applicable.
- Step 3: Receive funding through existing agreements
- Approved funding is distributed through ISC regional offices using existing contribution agreements.
Selection criteria
- Ability to address specific shelter or prevention needs.
- Alignment with family violence priorities identified by regional boards.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are handled through the ISC regional office.
- In some regions, First Nation regional boards may collect, review, and approve proposals.
- Funding is distributed through existing contribution agreements.
Additional information
- Funding is distributed through ISC regional offices.
- Existing contribution agreements are used for distribution.
- The program is linked to the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan.
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shelter Operations Program
What is the Shelter Operations?
Up to $10 million is available to support shelter operations and help manage or prevent outbreaks in shelter facilities. The program supports day-to-day shelter services for women and children living on reserve in provinces and in Yukon.
How much funding can be received?
Shelter Operations Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Shelter Operations program?
To be eligible for the Shelter Operations program, you must:
Must support shelter operations.
Must serve women and children on reserve.
Must be an eligible recipient.
What expenses are eligible under Shelter Operations?
Day-to-day shelter operating costs.
Core shelter services and supports.
Additional shelter services and supports.
Who can I contact for more information about the Shelter Operations?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
Where is the Shelter Operations available?
The Shelter Operations program is available the province of Yukon.