CREation, a program from Canadian Roots Exchange, is accepting applications for a fund that supports groups of Indigenous youth aged 15 to 29.
NationTalk: CabinRadio – The national Indigenous organization says it hopes to fund projects that “create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth.”
There are three funding streams open to applicants, ranging from smaller $2,500-$5,000 grants to larger, multi-year funding.
Programs / Theme: Art, Child and Youth, Community and Capacity Building, Land and Culture, Social Entrepreneurship
CREation is a multi-level funding program that supports strengths-based, community-focused and youth-led projects taking place in communities across Canada. Grassroot youth groups/collectives (comprised of Indigenous youth ages 15-29) are eligible to apply for funding to support community programs and projects while receiving innovative mentorship, training and capacity-building opportunities. Funding will be provided to projects/groups that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth.
This program aims to support Indigenous youth to take ownership over the wellness of their peers and community.
Interested in applying?
Before applying, please read through the program description and eligibility requirements in the Funding Guides below. CREation runs multiple funding streams per year.
New funding opportunities in March 2023!
- Youth Empowerment Stream – $2,500 – $5,000 grants
- Medium Funding Stream – $30,000 grants
- Multi-Year Funding Stream – $150,000 grants