Community Support Fund

Supporting community projects that address violence and increase safety and economic security for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.

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Important dates

Applications are currently under review.

Applicants will be notified of outcomes in early 2025. 

Overview

The purpose of the Community Support Fund (CSF) is to improve the well-being of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people with the objective of supporting community-based initiatives that address violence and increase safety and economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.

These Indigenous-led projects will enable government to partner with Indigenous communities, organizations, governments and civil society on initiatives that implement the pathways identified in the Alberta MMIWG Roadmap.

Examples of eligible projects include initiatives that:

  • support families, survivors and loved ones of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people (MMIWG2S+) on their path to healing
  • promote public awareness of MMIWG2S+ issues
  • develop strategies and initiatives that increase individual and community safety, and address gendered factors related to economic security

Community Support Fund Fact Sheet

Funding

Successful CSF applicants can receive a maximum of $200,000 to support their projects or initiatives that address violence, increase safety, and increase economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people. Multi-year projects or initiatives will be considered.

Funding for successful projects or initiatives is determined by demonstrating that the project or initiative:

  • will address needs of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people
  • is Indigenous-led
  • identifies actions and performance measures to show that needs are met

Non-Indigenous entities or communities will be required to demonstrate the initiative is Indigenous-led by declaring the initiative is administered by an Indigenous individual and providing 2 letters of partnership from Indigenous communities or organizations.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

  • organizational capacity to undertake the project or initiative
  • the sustainability of the project or initiative
  • how the results of the project or initiative will be shared with Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people

Applicants who have outstanding deliverables for Indigenous Relations grants are ineligible for further funding until the outstanding deliverables are submitted.

Eligibility

How to apply

Step 1. Read the guidelines

Step 2. Fill out and sign the application form

Applications must include:

  • a date and signature
  • a description of proposed activities
  • expected outcomes and performance measures
  • a detailed timeline of the project activities
  • a detailed budget (budget template example – optional)
  • letters of partnership and support, if required

The organization must designate one member who is the primary contact for all requirements of the grant.

Step 3. Submit your application package

Submit your application package by email or mail.

Email: communitysupportfund@gov.ab.ca

Mail:
Community Support Fund
Indigenous Women’s Initiatives
Indigenous Relations
10th Floor, Forestry Building
9920 108 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2M4

After you apply

Once an application is received, Indigenous Relations will:

  • do a preliminary assessment to ensure the application is complete
  • ask for more information if the application is incomplete
  • do a full assessment of the application to confirm eligibility and suitability for CSF funding
  • send written notice of a final decision regarding the application via email or mail

Reporting and deliverables

Once an application is approved, Indigenous Relations will enter into a grant contribution agreement with the successful applicant.

The successful applicant must report on the activities and outcomes of the initiative as detailed in the grant contribution agreement and provide financial statements.

Past recipients

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Contact

Indigenous Women’s Initiatives staff are available to discuss proposed projects or initiatives, or to answer questions regarding the CSF program guidelines.

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: communitysupportfund@gov.ab.ca

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