Reconciliation Action Grant

The Reconciliation Action grants stream will support reconciliation activities, events, and initiatives in communities that contribute to cultural revitalization, elevate Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions, increase understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, or other grassroots initiatives that move reconciliation forward.

Grant Deadline

2025-12-10

Funding Amount

Deadline not available

Type of Grant

Grant

Sectors

Arts & Culture, Educational Services, Community

Demographics

Indigenous

Incorporation

Non Profit, Charity

Perks

Region Restriction

Keywords

indigenous, creator, Community engagement, Youth, Artists, Educational services, indigenous skills, leadership

Age Restriction

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

Eligibility and Requirements

Indigenous educators, cultural creators, community leaders, artists, Elders, youth, and others are encouraged to apply. Non-Indigenous individuals and organizations can apply, as long as all funds received go to Indigenous people, communities, or organizations (i.e., a non-Indigenous school/educator can apply for funding to bring an Indigenous Elder to speak to the school or a class).

All funds must be spent supporting an Indigenous-led activity, event, or initiative. This stream does not fund ongoing programs or projects. It is a one-time grant.

Non-registered charities will act as an extension of DWF for legal purposes to deliver reconciliation programming, which will require a trustee agreement. DWF will provide the documentation to ensure compliance with CRA regulations.

If you have additional questions about your eligibility, please email us at fund@downiewenjack.ca or call 1-844-944-4545 ext. 41.

Ineligible Organizations

• Individuals (individuals may apply if the activity, event, or initiative benefits Indigenous people and communities)
• For-profit organizations
• Business non-profit institutions, including business associations, chambers of commerce, etc.
• Provincial/territorial entities for purposes other than the intention of the grant (Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities)
• Municipalities and their entities for purposes other than the intention of the grant (Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities)
• Government of Canada and federal entities

The Reconciliation Action grant stream focuses on Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities, events, and initiatives that contribute to cultural revitalization, elevate Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions, increase understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, or other grassroots initiatives that move reconciliation forward through culture, art, and education.

Successful Reconciliation Action grant recipients will demonstrate the following in their applications:

• The grant will reach Indigenous people.
• The grant will support Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities, events, and initiatives.
• Indigenous people have played a role in developing the activity, event, or initiative.
• The activity, event, or initiative brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples together in the spirit of reconciliation.
• There are defined outcomes for the activity, event, or initiative.

Grant Application website

https://downiewenjack.ca/The-Blanket-Fund/action/#toggle-id-6

Contact

Email: fund@downiewenjack.ca 

Phone: 1-844-944-4545