The NIB Trust Fund accepts applications for funding for programs aimed at education, healing and reconciliation, and cultural knowledge building. The goal of the NIB Trust Fund is to help First Nations, Métis people and communities address the impacts of the Indian residential school's system, and to provide resourcing to create meaningful opportunities that improve the quality of life for First Nations and Métis people.
How to Apply
Individual Applications
Thank you for your interest in the NIB Trust Fund, the call for Individual Applications is now closed and we are no longer accepting applications as the deadline was June 4 2021 5:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
We are presently in the process of reviewing and evaluating the applications. We anticipate having funding decision by mid-September 2021.
The next call for Individual Applications will be available in the Spring of 2022.
All applications can be completed through the online application system.
Applications for individuals opens in April and closes in early June.
Group Applications
The Group/Organization Call for Applications is currently closed
The NIB Trust Fund is not currently accepting applications for funding for Groups/Organizations.
The deadline to apply was January 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).
The next call for applications for Groups/Organizations will be available in November 2021.
Please note: Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications for groups open in November and close in early January.
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