All grants are to be made in support of local projects and initiatives of:
- Healing and reconciliation for communities and families.
- Culture and language revitalization.
- Education and community building.
- Dialogues involving Indigenous elders, spiritual leaders and youth with focus on Indigenous spirituality and culture.
- The archdiocese may seek support from or provide support to other dioceses and/or regions for projects that have an impact beyond their diocese/region or are in excess of the committee’s budget.
General consideration and process are as follows:
- Sourcing grants is the responsibility of the Discernment Committee and board.
- All grants are to be made with Indigenous consultation based upon an assessment of the project’s merit and local value.
- All recipients must be registered charities or non-profits.
- Programs, Projects and collaborations will be guided by integrity and align with miyo pimatisiwin and Catholic Social Teachings.
- Grants will be made for up to 5 years.
- A maximum of $250,000 per year will be granted over 5 years.
- Preference will be given to initiatives that support legacy projects.
- While the Granting Committee of the Discernment Circle guides the application process, approved grants will be made by the national “Indigenous Reconciliation Fund” directly to the recipient.
Funding periods:
Applicants are welcome to apply in any of the following funding periods:
Nov 1 to Dec. 30, 2024 |
Open for funding applications |
Jan. 1 to March 31, 2025 |
Open for funding applications |
April 1 to June 30, 2025 |
Open for funding applications |
July 1 to Oct. 2025 |
Open for funding applications |
HOW TO APPLY:
Downloadable PDF Form
Submit to the Indigenous Diocesan Discernment Committee, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg, 1495 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2C6. Completed applications can also be emailed to IRF@archwinnipeg.ca (attention IRF Coordinator). Subject: IRF Application.