Peter Gilgan Foundation

Peter Gilgan Foundation’s Grant Program: Indigenous Youth

Last update: Mar 3, 2026 Last update: Mar 3, 2026

Details

Location:Canada
Canada
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Peter Gilgan Foundation
Grantmaking entity type:Grant-making Foundation / Charity
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: CAD 50,000
Award floor: CAD 25,000
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Food Systems & Livelihoods, Health, Youth & Child Welfare, Urban Development & Housing
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible applicant countries: Canada
Canada
Date posted: Mar 3, 2026

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Objectives: Support community-driven, Indigenous-led solutions that reduce barriers and expand opport...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are Indigenous-led organizations in Canada that are either registered charities, qualified donees, or nonprofit organizations delivering charitable initiatives. Funding is available as proj...

Description

Indigenous YouthAt the heart of this program are community-driven solutions led by Indigenous organizations. In supporting their work to meet the holistic needs of youth, we learn, listen, and honour leadership that is already thriving. About the ProgramA
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About the Funding Agency

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About the Sectors

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Food Systems & Livelihoods

Features all the components, activities, and processes related to food production, processing, safety, and access, as well as initiatives that support livelihoods and income generation for individuals and communities.


Key areas:
  • Food systems and processing
  • Food security, nutrition, and resilience
  • Livelihood support and income-generating activities

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.

Nr. of tenders: 4713
Nr. of grants: 5744
Nr. of donors: 551
Nr. of jobs: 51
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