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Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP)
Funding for urban Indigenous organizations and projects
Funding available
$ 150,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous organizations, including Indigenous not-for-profit organizations.
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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.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
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
- 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
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Documents Needed
- Completed proposal or application form
- Budget information
- Monthly cash flow
- Copy of incorporation documents, if incorporated
- Supporting documents, if necessary
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
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
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.
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.
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
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)?
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.
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