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INDIGENOUS CULTURE FUND
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Applications are now available for all three funding programs under the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF). The ICF programs for individuals and organizations have been established to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, culture and way of life.
ICF Small Grants
- What this program supports: Short-term community, culture and way-of-life projects in Ontario with grants of up to $5,000.
- Who can apply: Ontario-based Indigenous organizations, groups and individuals. First-time applicants, youth and Elders are all encouraged to apply
- Deadline: Applications accepted year-round.
- Full details on this program.
ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives
What this program supports: Larger community, culture and way-of-life projects in Ontario, with up to $30,000 for short-term projects and up to $60,000 for long-term projects.
- Who can apply: Ontario-based Indigenous organizations, groups and individuals.
- Deadline: Nov. 1, 2017 at 1 p.m.
- Full details on this program
ICF Project Grants for Organizations
- What this program supports: Large-scale projects undertaken by Indigenous organizations in Ontario, with up to $60,000 for short-term projects and up to $120,000 for long-term projects.
- Who can apply: Ontario-based Indigenous organizations including not-for profits, schools, service organizations, community centres, councils and more.
- Deadline: Nov. 1, 2017 at 1 p.m.
- Full details on this program
This fund is part of the Government of Ontario's response Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC).
The OAC and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) acknowledge and thank all of the survivors, their relations and the TRC. ICF was created through a process of extensive outreach and collaboration with Indigenous communities across Ontario. ICF exists to support cultural priorities and activities as defined by Indigenous peoples and communities, including on and off-reserve, urban, rural and remote.
The goals of ICF programs are to:
- Support the vitality and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis expression and ways of life.
- Create opportunities for Indigenous people to continue community building.
- Support community-based activities that foster well-being and resilience for Indigenous peoples of all ages.
- Support Indigenous peoples to engage in and share cultural practices, knowledge and learning.
- Support Indigenous language revitalization.
The process of engagement is an ongoing one. If you have feedback on ICF, we would like to hear from you.
Click here to sign up for news about ICF.
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