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Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP)

Funding for urban Indigenous organizations and projects

Offered by
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Official source: sac-isc.gc.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 150,000,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous organizations, including Indigenous not-for-profit organizations.
See full eligibility

Overview

Urban Indigenous Programs support Indigenous organizations, municipalities, health and education institutions, universities, and other applicants serving Indigenous people in urban centres. The program funds organizational capacity, programs and services, housing, coalitions, research and innovation, and infrastructure that respond to locally identified priorities.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$150,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
25%
Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Research, Social Services, Emergency and Relief, Economic, Social and Community Development, Housing, Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
Seniors, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Women & girls, Nonprofits / charities, Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants, Fee-for-service model, Mixed revenue (<50% earned), Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
Local, Municipal, Regional, Provincial, National

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Urban Indigenous Programs: Services page updated

The page now shows the Programs and Services stream with updated eligibility, application steps, and contact details, while the calls for proposals remain closed.

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The content now presents the Programs and Services stream as a standalone page and shows that calls for proposals are currently closed. The visible application instructions now include a 4-step submission process, a 10-page limit for the complete proposal, and the contact email pupa-upip@sac-isc.gc.ca. Eligibility and scope were also clarified: the page now lists Indigenous organizations, municipalities, health authorities, education authorities, and non-Indigenous organizations as potential applicants, and it emphasizes that the project must not already be funded or eligible for funding from other federal departments. The six program areas remain focused on women, vulnerable populations, youth, transition services, outreach, and community wellness.

Official source: sac-isc.gc.ca
June 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous organizations, including Indigenous not-for-profit organizations.
  • Municipal governments.
  • Health authorities and institutions.
  • Education authorities and institutions, universities, and researchers.
  • Non-Indigenous organizations with Indigenous support.

Who is not eligible

  • Non-Indigenous organizations, including municipalities and health or education authorities and institutions, without support from Indigenous organizations or Indigenous community groups.
  • Applicants for the infrastructure stream who are not current UPIP recipients.

Eligible expenses

  • Organizational operating costs such as salaries and benefits, professional fees, travel and transportation, training and development, rent or mortgage, and utilities and office supplies.
  • Infrastructure project costs such as infrastructure acquisition, direct materials, direct labour, and bidding fees.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Travel abroad.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Off-reserve locations
  • Urban centres in Canada

Activities funded

  • Core organizational capacity for Indigenous organizations and friendship centres serving urban Indigenous peoples.
  • Programs and services for urban Indigenous peoples, including locally identified initiatives.
  • Housing projects, including building purchases, new construction, repairs, and renovations.
  • Coalitions that bring together governments, local organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • Research and innovation projects and infrastructure projects that improve safety, accessibility, and physical capacity.

How to apply

  • Review the terms and conditions before completing the application.
  • Complete the PUPA application template for the selected stream.
  • Prepare a budget and monthly cash flow.
  • Email the proposal with all required attachments to pupa-upip@sac-isc.gc.ca.

Documents Needed

  • Completed proposal or application form
  • Budget information
  • Monthly cash flow
  • Copy of incorporation documents, if incorporated
  • Supporting documents, if necessary

Selection criteria

  • Completeness of the application.
  • Alignment of the project with program objectives.
  • Benefits for the target community and beneficiaries.
  • Demonstrated support from Indigenous peoples and stakeholders.
  • Feasibility, risk, and ability to leverage other funding.

Processing and Agreement

  • SAC reviews and approves proposals after submission.
  • All proposals are evaluated using criteria.
  • Incomplete proposals are not considered.

Additional information

  • The program is organized into six funding streams: organizational capacity, programs and services, housing, coalitions, research and innovation, and infrastructure.

Contacts

pupa-upip@sac-isc.gc.ca
1-800-567-9604

Official sources

sac-isc.gc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) Program

What is the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP)?

Urban Indigenous Programs support Indigenous organizations, municipalities, health and education institutions, universities, and other applicants serving Indigenous people in urban centres. The program funds organizational capacity, programs and services, housing, coalitions, research and innovation, and infrastructure that respond to locally identified priorities.

How much funding can be received?

Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) program?

To be eligible for the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) program, you must: Beneficiaries must be located in an urban centre. Projects must advance UPIP objectives. Non-Indigenous organizations need support from Indigenous organizations or community groups.

What expenses are eligible under Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP)?

Organizational operating costs such as salaries and benefits, professional fees, travel and transportation, training and development, rent or mortgage, and utilities and office supplies. Infrastructure project costs such as infrastructure acquisition, direct materials, direct labour, and bidding fees.

Who can I contact for more information about the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP)?

You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at pupa-upip@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9604.

Where is the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) available?

The Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) program is available across Canada.

Is the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) is a Grant and Funding