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The Healing Fund
Supports Indigenous healing and cultural projects
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Healing Fund supports healing, culture, and language projects in Indigenous communities affected by residential schools. Eligible applicants may request up to $15,000 for community-based initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Healing projects
- Cultural projects
- Language projects
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Supporting documents
- Two letters of support
- Budget or financial statement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous groups
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous agencies
- Indigenous and non-Indigenous applicants together
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Non-Indigenous churches or ministries
Eligible expenses
- Transportation
- Food
- Materials and rentals
- Honoraria and facilitator fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects from or for the benefit of an individual
- Debt reduction or operating deficits
- General operating costs not linked to a project that meets the granting criteria
- Building projects
- Furniture or capital equipment purchases
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed and rated based on the sacred teachings of humility, bravery, honesty, wisdom, truth, respect, and love.
- Applications are reviewed based on the Calls to the Church.
- Applications are reviewed based on the principles, norms, and standards of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
- Priority is given to first-time applicants.
How to apply
- Download an application from the United Church website under Healing Fund or contact the Healing Programs Coordinator for assistance.
- Carefully review the Healing Fund Criteria and Guidelines.
- Fill out the application.
- Submit the application and supporting documents by mail, fax, or e-mail by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- The Healing Programs Working Group reviews and rates applications before the meeting.
- Applications for bursaries and scholarships are reviewed using a blindfold process.
- Applications are approved by consensus.
- Members decide on scholarship and bursary award amounts each cycle in consultation with the United Church Foundation.
- Priority is given to first-time applicants.
Additional information
- Priority is given to first-time applicants.
- Successful applicants in good standing may apply again after three years.
- Indigenous applicants may apply with non-Indigenous applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Healing Fund Program
What is the The Healing Fund?
The Healing Fund supports healing, culture, and language projects in Indigenous communities affected by residential schools. Eligible applicants may request up to $15,000 for community-based initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
The Healing Fund Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Healing Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Healing Fund program, you must:
Indigenous group, community, or agency
Community-based program or grassroots initiative
Two letters of support
What expenses are eligible under The Healing Fund?
Healing projects
Cultural projects
Language projects
Who can I contact for more information about the The Healing Fund?
You can contact The United Church of Canada Foundation (UCCF) by email at healing@united-church.ca or by phone at 416-231-5931 ext. 4485 or 4057.
Where is the The Healing Fund available?
The The Healing Fund program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the The Healing Fund?
The Healing Fund is funded by The United Church of Canada Foundation (UCCF), Shining Waters Regional Council (SWRC)