Deadline: 16-Dec-22
The Government of Saskatchewan is now accepting applications for the new Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ (MMIWG+) Community Response Fund.
The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to advancing the safety of Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit+ people by supporting community and grassroots initiatives that build safety and prevention by building and developing partnership projects.
This new fund, announced in the 2022-23 provincial budget, will support community-led Indigenous projects to address issues raised in The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Eligible Projects
- They are encouraging projects focused on:
- Prevention through partnership building and development; and
- Activities promoting and enhancing prevention that build safety for Indigenous women and girls and Two-spirited+ people, their families and communities.
Ineligible Projects
- Ineligible projects/expenses include:
- Projects that are already complete or more than halfway complete at the time of application;
- Existing staff salaries or wages;
- Administrative expenses over 10 per cent of the grant amount;
- Corporate/business projects intended to make a profit; and
- Out-of-province travel.
Eligibility Criteria
- An authorized representative(s) of a Saskatchewan-based:
- Local grass-roots Indigenous group;
- Indigenous non-profit group;
- Non-profit organizations and municipalities who are seeking authentic partnerships with Indigenous communities, such as:
- Local grass-roots Indigenous groups;
- First Nations Band Councils /Tribal Councils;
- Métis Locals/ Métis Regions; and
- First Nations or Métis agencies or representative groups; and
- Non-Indigenous non-profit organizations with Indigenous involvement and whose programs/services benefit a primarily First Nations or Métis clientele.
Please note that non-profits must provide an incorporation number to confirm active status with Information Services Corporation (ISC) to be eligible to apply.
Criteria
- All costs must be specific to the project.
- The Ministry of Government Relations may provide a maximum of $40,000 for projects.
- A maximum of 10 per cent of the grant provided by the ministry can be considered for administrative costs associated with the project.
- In-kind contributions are encouraged among the partner groups and can allow your group to target spending strategically.
For more information, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/first-nations-citizens/saskatchewan-first-nations-metis-and-northern-initiatives/mmiwg-community-response-fund#top