Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People Contribution Program
Funding projects that provide support, assistance and services for Indigenous families and survivors on their healing journeys.
Call for proposals: open
A call for proposals for fiscal years 2027 to 2028, 2028 to 2029 and 2029 to 2030 will open the week of October 19, 2026 and remain open for four weeks, closing on November 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EST. Eligible partners will receive a direct email invitation to apply.
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About the program
The Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People Contribution Program funds projects that provide assistance and services for the healing journeys of individual Indigenous family members and survivors who have missing or lost loved ones due to violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
Projects may range from small, focused activities to multi component initiatives. Funding is allocated based on demonstrated need, alignment with program objectives, and consistency with the program's Terms and Conditions.
Who can apply
Recipients eligible to receive funding under this program are:
- National or Regional Indigenous Organizations
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities
- Indigenous groups with a signed self-government agreement or modern treaty (modern treaties negotiated since 1973 under Canada's Comprehensive Claims policy or those under the Inherent Rights Policy since 1995)
- Indigenous non-governmental and voluntary associations and organizations, including non-profit organizations and corporations
Deadline
The call for proposals will open the week of October 19, 2026 and close four weeks later, on November 13, 2026.
Funding awarded through this process will begin in 2027 to 2028. Applicants may request multi year funding for up to three fiscal years (2027–28, 2028–29 and 2029–30) to support continuity of healing activities and reduce administrative burden.
How to apply
Eligible partners will receive a direct email invitation with instructions and timelines. Applicants must review the updated 2027 to 2028 application guidelines, which outline requirements, assessment criteria, and instructions for completing the proposal package.