[Canada-Wide] Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund (deadline: May 31, 2026)

In September 2022, Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund launched. Today, Downie & Wenjack Fund (DWF) is proud to partner with Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) to carry this important work forward. Through this partnership, 100% of net proceeds from the sale of all Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket will continue to support Indigenous Peoples and communities throughout Canada.

The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities. Offered through two grant streams (Reconciliation Action Grants and Capacity Building Grants), The Blanket Fund can be accessed by Indigenous-led initiatives and organizations in Canada.

Capacity Building Grants

Overview

Up to $175,000/year (multi-year grants are available).

The Capacity Building Grant stream supports grassroots Indigenous charities, programs, communities, and initiatives (artists and makers) with the potential for significant impact. This grant stream commits to multi-year relationships which increase the capacity, networks, programs, and profile of the partners selected.

Grants are awarded on a case-by-case ‘needs’ assessment. There is no minimum dollar amount, but a ceiling of $175,000 per organization annually, for a maximum of four (4) years.

Learn more about this grant