Laidlaw Foundation

CFAs: Indigenous Youth and Community Futures Fund in Canada

Last update: Jan 22, 2026 Last update: Jan 22, 2026

Details

Location:Canada
Canada
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Laidlaw Foundation
Grantmaking entity type:Grant-making Foundation / Charity
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: CAD 60,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Culture & Arts, Gender & Human Rights, Youth & Child Welfare
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible citizenships:Canada
Canada
Date posted: Jan 22, 2026

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Description

CFAs: Indigenous Youth and Community Futures Fund in CanadaThe Laidlaw Foundation is now accepting applications for its Indigenous Youth Climate and Forest Fund to support Indigenous youth to develop and lead community-based projects across Ontario that s
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About the Funding Agency

A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.

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About the Sectors

Culture & Arts

Includes cultural and artistic activities that reflect, preserve, and promote cultural identity, heritage, and creative expression.


Key areas:
  • Cultural heritage, traditions, and identity
  • Arts and creative industries
  • Cultural and artistic services and activities

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Locations

Canada

Canada invests heavily in transport networks (rail, highways, ports, and airports), energy infrastructure, digital connectivity, and critical mineral supply chains to support its diversified economy. Major infrastructure funding comes from federal and provincial governments, complemented by public-private partnerships and infrastructure banks. Emphasis is placed on climate adaptation, renewable energy expansion, and Indigenous community infrastructure development. Geographic scale, cold climate conditions, and regional disparities significantly shape infrastructure planning.

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Nr. of grants: 5371
Nr. of donors: 540
Nr. of jobs: 42
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