Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Application

The next application cycle will be June 1-30, 2025.

The Diocese of Hamilton invites applications for the funding available through the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, with funding available up to $75,000. Larger grants may be available for established partners with projects of special significance. Completed applications should be submitted by a registered nonprofit or charitable organization by June 30th, 2025. Questions can be sent to reconciliationfund@hamiltondiocese.com.

Project Summary

Name of Project Lead Organization(Required)

Project Title(Required)

This project relates to the following categories:(Required)

Healing and Reconciliation for Communities and Families: Project outcomes provide healing support for communities and families living with the legacy of residential schools and/or racism and systemic discrimination.

Culture and Language Revitalization: Project outcomes are clearly tied to the promotion, preservation, education and understanding of Indigenous cultures and languages.

Indigenous Spirituality and Culture: Project outcomes are clearly tied to the promotion, preservation, and understanding of Indigenous spirituality and culture with elders, spiritual leaders, and youth.

Education and Community-building: Project outcomes demonstrate a commitment to education, dialogue and engagement that informs and strengthens communities.

Brief Description of Project(Required)

Describe the intended target group – who will this benefit?(Required)

Describe the need or rationale for the project:(Required)

Amount requested:(Required)

Explain how this project fits with one or more of the categories above:(Required)

How will this project benefit participants or the community?(Required)

What are the outcomes/achievements expected from this project?(Required)

Would you be willing to share a summary of your learnings and outcomes, so that other groups can replicate or benefit from this project?(Required)

List any other partner organizations involved:(Required)

Who is responsible for administering funding?(Required)

Please provide a brief description of the organization’s history, including its year of incorporation.(Required)

Charitable Organization’s CRA number:(Required)

To be submitted with your application:

File(s)

Please attach the following to your application: - Recent audited financial statement or latest financial information submitted to the CRA Charities Directorate - Budget for project, including wages/benefits, purchased goods or services, training, mileage, supplies, rentals, technology, and other costs - Signed agreement to provide evaluative feedback during and at conclusion of project

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 16 MB, Max. files: 5.

Contact Information

Name of key contact at sponsoring agency:(Required)

First Last

Phone Number:(Required)

E-mail Address:(Required)

Mailing Address:(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Authorized Agent Information

Name of authorized agent for sponsoring agency:(Required)

First Last

Signature of authorized agent for the sponsoring agency:(Required)

Bank Account Information

(For the deposit of funds.) Your information is private when it is sent through this site.

Financial Institution:(Required)

Address:(Required)

Transit Number:(Required)

Account Number:(Required)

Contact

Indigenous Reconciliation Fund

Send Email