New NETWORK Opportunity Available: 2026 Call for Funding Requests is Now Open
The Montreal Indigenous Community NETWORK is excited to announce the launch of a new funding opportunity designed to help bring impactful ideas to life and support initiatives that truly matter to Indigenous community members in Tiohtià:ke. Through this pilot funding opportunity, the NETWORK aims to empower organizations and grassroots groups by providing resources that foster community-driven change. By investing in projects that reflect the priorities of Indigenous peoples, this opportunity seeks to nurture innovation and create lasting, positive impact across communities in Tiohtià:ke.
Who can apply
- Indigenous-led organizations (see definition in Annex 1 of the application form)
- Indigenous-serving organizations working in active partnership with Indigenous organizations (letter of support required)
- Your organization must serve Indigenous people in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal
Projects Supported
- Cultural safety & Indigenous leadership
- Youth empowerment & life transitions
- Elders, seniors & intergenerational connection
- Housing, safety & wellness
- Employment, education & economic stability
- Collaboration & collective impact
- Indigenous organizational strengthening
Funding details
Funding amount: $10,000–$20,000 per project, per year
Funding duration: 1 year (multi-year funding up to 2 years available if justified in your application)
Grants available: Approximately 5–10 organizations will be funded this round
Applications open: May 12th, 2026
Deadline: June 12th, 2026
Funding period: 2026–2027
How to apply
Download and fill out the application form below and send it to us by email at: funding@reseaumtlnetwork.com
Note: If you wish to provide an Excel sheet for budgets, you are welcome to add them to the email when you submit your application.
If you need support in your application or have any questions, please reach out to: funding@reseaumtlnetwork.com
The NETWORK would like to recognize the dedication and hard work of the members of the Indigenous Organizational Advisory Table (IOAT) in moving this funding program forward, and to thank the McConnell Foundation for providing multi-year funding that will be redistributed to the organizations selected.
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