Funding
Check the province below to see the resources you are most interested in.
Indigenous Youth Roots – Land & Food Sovereignty Stream
The Land and Food Sovereignty Funding Stream aims to increase opportunities to participate in land-based programming, learn about food and medicines and engage with knowledge keepers. Projects in this stream need to be Indigenous-led and youth-focused, although community-focused and intergenerational activities can be run. The intention of launching this program in the Fall is so that the grant can support projects that cover a full growing season (from planting to harvest), and provide opportunities for multi-seasonal opportunities to engage with and on the land.
Funding of up to $20,000 will be provided to projects/groups that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth.
A.P.E. Fund (Animals, Plants, Environment)
A.P.E. Fund stands for Animals, People, and the Environment. It’s a granting program that helps fund high-needs Roots & Shoots projects across the country.
Roots & Shoots members can apply for up to $1,000 to support the implementation of their projects in their communities. A.P.E.
Governing for Self Determination: Insights from the Indigenous-Led Funds Governance Scan
Webinar with presentations from several Indigenous-led organizations
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund
The Capacity Building Grant stream supports grassroots Indigenous charities, programs, communities, and initiatives (artists and makers) with the potential for significant impact. This grant stream commits to multi-year relationships which increase the capacity, networks, programs, and profile of the partners selected.
Local Youth Action Funding (Quebec)
Thanks to the Secrétariat à la jeunesse, the Local Youth Actions Funding (LYAF) is a $150,000 grant available to the 14 communities of Nunavik and Chisasibi to encourage youth to start local initiatives for their fellow youth. The LYAF supports and promotes projects targeting youth aged 15 to 35 that transfer Inuit culture, build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, enhance everyday life or share information and educational opportunities.
New Relationship Trust – Youth Grants
The annual intake and approval process will open each calendar year in May and close, the earlier of December or when the annual funding available has been exhausted.
See also education grants: https://newrelationshiptrust.ca/apply-for-funding/first-nation-funding-grants/education-k-12-grants/
Jordan’s Principle
Land-based programs can be funded under Jordan’s Principle – submit a group request.
Potential Funding Sources for Youth OTL Programs
An extensive list of potential funders – note to YOLO Community Coordinator – we can split these out into individual funders and make a database of sorts or put them into the Resources section as individual funders.
Funding Placemat
A graphic detailing potential funding sources for youth on the land programming.