Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund

Through the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF), the Laidlaw Foundation invests in opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect with their land, languages, and cultures, and strengthen and deepen their relationships within and across Indigenous communities. We also support the transmission of cultural practices and knowledge to future generations.

Eligibility:
This call is open to Indigenous youth-led groups that are based in remote, rural, and urban territories spanning Ontario. This means the organization, project leads, and project activities should be located in Ontario. A youth-led group is a project that has been developed by and will be led by at least two Indigenous young people 35 years and under. We also welcome groups with adult allies, community members, elders or knowledge keepers playing supportive roles as long as young people, who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples, come up with the project idea and lead the project. Our grant is inclusive of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Afro-Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+ and disabled young people.

Funding:
You can apply for up to $30,000 for small-scale projects that can last between 6 to 12 months. Please note that due to the number of applications we receive and the limited funds available, grants awarded may be smaller than the amount requested.

Click on the Learn More link for details and to apply!