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Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity
Supports urban Indigenous organizations and community projects
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples supports Indigenous organizations and projects that serve urban Indigenous communities. It funds core operating support, services, housing, coalitions, research, and infrastructure for Indigenous peoples in urban, rural, and northern settings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Research
- Social Services
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Core operating support for Indigenous organizations serving urban Indigenous peoples.
- Community programs and services for urban Indigenous peoples.
- Housing projects, including purchases, new construction, repairs, and renovations.
- Local coalitions, research and innovation, and infrastructure projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project proposal
- Detailed budget
- Monthly cash flow statement
- Required supporting attachments
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous non-profit organizations outside reserve.
- Indigenous organizations serving urban Indigenous peoples.
- Friendship centres.
- Some non-Indigenous organizations with Indigenous support.
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous organizations without Indigenous support.
- Organizations not located in an urban centre for urban streams.
- Applicants that are not eligible under the specific stream rules.
Eligible expenses
- Core operating costs such as staffing, utilities, and rent.
- Salaries, fees, honoraria, travel, equipment, materials, and communications for project delivery.
- Housing-related costs such as construction, repairs, renovations, professional fees, permits, and inspections.
- Infrastructure and administration costs directly linked to approved activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Board member pay for administration or participation.
- Capital assets over 5,000 CAD in certain streams.
- Vehicles, land, and buildings in certain streams.
- Deficit recovery and contingency or miscellaneous costs.
- Cosmetic renovations, soil decontamination, and financing costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Urban centres in Canada.
- Ontario, through the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres.
- Outside Ontario, through the National Association of Friendship Centres.
- Urban, rural, and northern areas for some streams.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the department.
- Proposals are assessed against program criteria and objectives.
- Incomplete proposals are not considered.
- Successful applicants receive funding under a formal agreement.
- Contributions require financial and narrative reporting after approval.
Additional information
- There are no open calls for proposals for 2026-2027 urban programming activities.
- Starting April 1, 2026, funding will be distributed through the National Association of Friendship Centres or the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres.
- All projects must advance the objectives of Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples.
- Non-Indigenous organizations need support from Indigenous organizations or community groups.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity Program
What is the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity?
Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples supports Indigenous organizations and projects that serve urban Indigenous communities. It funds core operating support, services, housing, coalitions, research, and infrastructure for Indigenous peoples in urban, rural, and northern settings.
How much funding can be received?
Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity program?
To be eligible for the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity program, you must:
Located in an urban centre
Project must advance program objectives
Non-Indigenous applicants need Indigenous support
What expenses are eligible under Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity?
Core operating support for Indigenous organizations serving urban Indigenous peoples.
Community programs and services for urban Indigenous peoples.
Housing projects, including purchases, new construction, repairs, and renovations.
Local coalitions, research and innovation, and infrastructure projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at pupa-upip@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity available?
The Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity program is available across Canada.
Is the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples — Organizational capacity is a Partnering and Collaboration