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Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous healing and support projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500,000 per project to support the healing journeys of Indigenous families and survivors of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. It funds activities such as memorial events, healing gatherings, resource navigation support, and culturally relevant services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Memorial feasts and events
- Celebrations of life and legacy
- Healing gatherings
- Resource navigation support
- Resource centres and navigator services
Documents Needed
- Proof of incorporation or not-for-profit status
- Community support documents, where applicable
- Evidence of experience in trauma-informed and culturally relevant support
- Detailed project description and activities
- Project timeline and results reporting plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous organizations
- National or regional Indigenous organizations
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities
- Indigenous groups with a self-government agreement or modern treaty
- Indigenous non-governmental and voluntary associations, including non-profits and corporations
Eligible expenses
- Honoraria for Elders
- Domestic travel and transportation
- Meetings and hospitality
- Traditional medicines, cultural and country foods
- Equipment, rent, salaries, communications, materials, and volunteer participation expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal costs
- Core-like activities
- Travel costs not aligned with the Travel Directive principles, guidelines, and rates
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an interdepartmental review committee.
- An external advisory committee may also be consulted.
- Funding decisions are based on the demonstrated need in the proposal.
- Successful applicants are notified by email.
- Recipients must be formally notified before the project can begin.
Additional information
- Projects are funded based on demonstrated need.
- The program is project-based, not core funding.
- Applicants may be asked for additional documents to clarify the proposal.
- Recipients must be formally notified before a project begins.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project 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 Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding?
This program provides up to $500,000 per project to support the healing journeys of Indigenous families and survivors of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. It funds activities such as memorial events, healing gatherings, resource navigation support, and culturally relevant services.
How much funding can be received?
Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding program, you must:
Indigenous organizations and communities
Trauma-informed, culturally relevant support
Project supports healing journeys
What expenses are eligible under Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding?
Memorial feasts and events
Celebrations of life and legacy
Healing gatherings
Resource navigation support
Resource centres and navigator services
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding?
You can contact Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) by email at mmiwg-programsffada-programmes@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9604.
Where is the Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding available?
The Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program – Project Funding is a Grant and Funding