Shelter Operations

• The applicant must be an eligible funding recipient recognized/approved by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) (e.g., a First Nations band recognized by the Minister, or an entity approved by Chief and Council).
• The funding request must support day-to-day shelter operations serving women and children living on reserve (in provinces) or in Yukon.
• The shelter operations funded must fall within primary or secondary core shelter operations as defined by the program.

Who is eligible?

• Chiefs and Councils of First Nations bands recognized by the Minister of Indigenous Services
• Tribal Councils
• Provinces
• Yukon Territory
• First Nations authorities, boards, committees, or other entities approved by Chief and Council
• Incorporated shelters
• First Nation Child and Family Services agencies or societies

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• On-reserve communities in Canadian provinces
• Yukon

• Determine whether your region uses a First Nation regional board to administer prevention funds or whether applications are handled directly by ISC.

• Reach out to the appropriate ISC regional office to request guidance on applying for prevention funding and/or shelter operations funding.

• Funding is provided on an ongoing annual basis each April.
• Funding is delivered through Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) regional offices using existing contribution agreements.
• In some regions, First Nation regional boards may administer prevention funds by collecting, reviewing, and approving project proposals.
• Regional boards may also help coordinate a strategic approach to identified family-violence-related needs.