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The Christensen Fund — General Funding
Supports Indigenous-led charitable initiatives
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,650,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
San Francisco, Canada
Overview
Supports Indigenous-led initiatives and general charitable work worldwide. The program also funds activities linked to rights, community capacity, networking, and environmental advocacy, with grants up to $1,650,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,650,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- San Francisco
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- International Activities
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Indigenous rights and self-determination initiatives
- Community networking and capacity-building activities
- Environmental, land, and biodiversity advocacy
- General charitable and operating support
Documents Needed
- Organization identity and contact details
- Tax status and registration documents
- Governing documents
- Financial statements
- Project description and budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous organizations and communities
- Non-profit organizations
- Charitable organizations
- Foundations and other eligible grantees
Who is not eligible
- Applicants submitting unsolicited preproposals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Unsolicited preproposals for next-year grants
Eligible geographic areas
- International
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Kenya
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit an initial request online
- Send the request electronically through the fund website.
- Step 2: Wait for an invitation
- Prospective grantees are invited to submit a full proposal after the pre-grant inquiry.
- Step 3: Prepare the full proposal
- Include organizational, financial, governance, and project information.
- Provide the project purpose, description, activities, timeline, and anticipated results.
- Step 4: Submit the proposal electronically
- Submit the full application through the fund website.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after electronic submission.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit full proposals.
- Some grants require expenditure responsibility oversight.
Additional information
- Applications are invitation only.
- Unsolicited preproposals are not accepted.
- Some grants are made with expenditure responsibility.
- Applications are submitted electronically through the fund website.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Christensen Fund — General Funding Program
What is the The Christensen Fund — General Funding?
Supports Indigenous-led initiatives and general charitable work worldwide. The program also funds activities linked to rights, community capacity, networking, and environmental advocacy, with grants up to $1,650,000.
How much funding can be received?
The Christensen Fund — General Funding Funds up to $1,650,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Christensen Fund — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the The Christensen Fund — General Funding program, you must:
Invitation-only applicants
Eligible charitable purposes
Required organizational information
What expenses are eligible under The Christensen Fund — General Funding?
Indigenous rights and self-determination initiatives
Community networking and capacity-building activities
Environmental, land, and biodiversity advocacy
General charitable and operating support
Who can I contact for more information about the The Christensen Fund — General Funding?
You can contact The Christensen Fund (TCF) by email at none or by phone at 415-644-1620.
Where is the The Christensen Fund — General Funding available?
The The Christensen Fund — General Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the The Christensen Fund — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Christensen Fund — General Funding is a Partnering and Collaboration