OTTAWA—The Canada Post Community Foundation has now opened its application period for 2022 grants. This will enable charities, schools and organizations in the community that offer programming to support and make a difference in the lives of children and youth, to apply for grants up to $25,000. They are also offering up to three $50,000 Signature Grants for organizations with a national scope.
The Foundation welcomes applications from all communities across the country and values local, "grassroots initiatives", including literacy and language programs, youth outreach services, programs supporting Indigenous youth, gender diversity programs and arts and recreation projects.
This year, Canada Post is introducing a new annual Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant. They outlined that It's purpose is. " to support educational initiatives for children and youth that increase the understanding of Indigenous culture and promote meaningful conversations in the spirit of Reconciliation."
These initiatives can include programs that facilitate access to Indigenous language resources; that build capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect; or that help to develop best practices on teaching curriculum related to residential schools and Indigenous history.
To access this grant, local and regional groups that represent First Nations, Métis, Inuit or Urban Indigenous Peoples and that offer programs supporting these communities are invited to apply.
Applications will be open until April 8 (12 p.m. ET) and can be submitted through the Community Foundation website at canadapost.ca/community. Grant recipients will be announced in August 2022.