Funding Opportunities

If you need help getting started with a grant application, please contact us at iec_committee@casca.ca

For Astronomers : Research, Projects or Activities

• PromoScience has a strong emphasis on reaching/working with underserved communities, including Indigenous youths.

For Indigenous Students: Grant, Admission Fees waivers, etc

• First Nations University has a great list of scholarships, some specifically for Indigenous students, some more general.

For Indigenous members: Education, Conference, Languages, etc

• Telus: Indigenous Communities Fund

• Government of Canada:
  • Funding for Indigenous Peoples
  • Funding – Indigenous peoples and cultures
  • Nuclear focus: Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support funding opportunities

Broader opportunities

• SSHRC and Indigenous Research (possible for scientists to get SSHRC grants)

• NRC’s Outreach Initiative has an Indigenous outreach stream

• Indigenous Climate Hub

• Community Food Centres Canada has another compilation

• Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (focus on cultural and linguistic revitalization)

If you have any questions, please contact us at iec_committee@casca.ca