Funding

The ICF provides one-time grants to Indigenous-led organizations such as Band Councils, Indigenous Governments or representative groups, community groups and non-profits. Non-Indigenous-led organizations can apply if they demonstrate a clear and tangible relationship with an Indigenous organization and have documented support from an Indigenous-led organization or community. Eligible organizations can apply once per calendar year. $5,000 – $25,000 grants are available to support Indigenous-led initiatives that support tangible positive outcomes. Applications are due by midnight (your local time) on the following dates: Spring: February 4

Applications for the first intake are being accepted until May 31, 2025.Applications for the second intake will be accepted until October 31, 2025.  The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to advancing reconciliation in partnership with First Nation and Métis organizations, as well as all Saskatchewan citizens. Consider applying for funding from the First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects if your group is partnering on an innovative project that fits into one of the following categories: Safe Communities; Strong Families; Student Achievement; or Economic Growth. Under this

Accepting applications until May 19, 2025! CHIF aims to accelerate the construction and upgrading of housing-enabling drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid-waste infrastructure, directly supporting the creation of new homes and increasing densification. For a project to be eligible, applicants must demonstrate in their application that there is a housing need, or that growth is expected in the community where the project will take place. NOTE: SALT does not provide this funding for more information and contact regarding this please visit: https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/chif-fcil/index-eng.html

Accepting applications until March 28, 2025! The Food Sovereignty Bundles are made possible by the Walmart Foundation. Eligible organizations and groups can apply for $5,000 to $100,000 for projects centered on food sovereignty, food security, and nutritional health and wellness, while embedding Indigenous knowledge and practices to achieve community resilience. NOTE: SALT does not provide this funding for more information and contact regarding this please visit: Submission form

Accepting applications from March 7, 2025 to May 28, 2025! The projects selected through this RFP will advance renewable energy infrastructure projects that are Indigenous-led and have demonstrated direct community benefits, such as meaningful Indigenous ownership or participation, revenue generation, job creation, skills development, and/or improved energy affordability or reliability. NOTE: SALT does not provide this funding for more information and contact regarding this please visit: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/climate-change/indigenous-clean-energy-stream