Program & Application Guide
Applications Have Now Closed!
DEADLINE: JUNE 23RD, 2024, AT 11:59PM (PST). Applications received before the deadline will receive priority.
FNPSS is currently reviewing applications; and will begin accepting applications on a rolling basis if further funding is available.
FIRST NATIONS, TRIBAL COUNCILS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT FNPSS TO DISCUSS ELIGIBILITY.
The First Nations Well Being Fund supports First Nations in their efforts to promote well being, increase quality of life for all community members (both on and off-reserve) and reduce poverty at the community and/or Nation level.
The First Nations Well Being Fund offers funding to First Nations and Tribal Councils to support projects related to community well being and poverty reduction. Areas of particular focus for funding will include, but are not limited to, food security, social and cultural supports, employment, education and training, families, children and youth, mental health, and transportation.
Projects that are funded must be completed by November 25, 2025.
Stream 1 – Community Projects Overview
The intent of this funding stream is to support First Nations to undertake local projects in order to promote wellness and to reduce poverty at the community level. This stream may include projects that will assist First Nation members, such as:
Available Funding
A maximum of $250,000 per project will be available.
Please note: First Nations who received project funding in a previous phase of the First Nations Well Being Fund should contact FNPSS to discuss eligibility under the current funding opportunity.
Stream 2 – Planning Projects Overview
The intent of this funding stream is to support First Nations to undertake planning and community engagement activities to develop a plan (or begin discussions on a plan) that will assist in promoting well being and reducing poverty at the community level. A key component of this funding stream is to provide resources to support dialogue within First Nations about how they wish to measure wellness within their community.
Available Funding
A maximum of $50,000 will be available.
To apply
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
- Read the Program & Application Guide. It outlines applicant and project eligibility, project types, funding stream definitions, eligible costs and activities, provides application requirements and details the review process.
- Complete the Application form and submit the Application in full by the deadline.
Access the Stream 1 – Community Projects Application
Access the Stream 2 – Planning Projects Application
Have questions? Check out the First Nations Well Being Fund Frequently Asked Questions document, below.
Stream 1 – Final Report Template
Stream 2 – Final Report Template
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Organizer
The First Nations Well Being Fund has been developed and is being implemented by the First Nations Public Service Secretariat (an initiative of the First Nations Summit Society).
Funder
The Province of British Columbia has provided funding for this initiative as part of its actions to reduce poverty in British Columbia. For more information about the BC Government’s poverty reduction strategy, see: TogetherBC: British Columbia’s Poverty Reduction Strategy.