Community Impact Fund
The Indigenous Solidarity Working Group issues funds of up to $250 via the Community Impact Fund, aiming to support Indigenous grassroots sustenance initiatives that support community wellness.
Since March 2020, ISWG has supported over 50 initiatives serving on-reserve & off-reserve Onkwehonwe / Indigenous community members.
Types of Support.
Funds have supported food basket and gift card programs for Onkwehonwe / Indigenous community members in the city of Hamilton, the development of community food gardens at Six Nations, Indigenous art projects and grassroots organizations, emergency stipends for families, and more.
In the case of emergency stipends, one CIF application per household will be processed except for in exceptional circumstances. If you are applying under an exceptional circumstance please provide a short explanation in your CIF application (below).
Fill out the form to the right to request assistance through the fund.
Not sure what to put in? See example below:
First Name: Jane
Last Name: Doe
Email: youremail@gmail.com
Subject: ISWG3906 Community Impact Fund Application
Description: I am applying for the CIF to support an initiative in my community for _____ (examples: community garden, food support, art project, school support). I plan to use $100 for supplies, $100 for transportation, $50 for food.
(Click submit)
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Alternatively, if you prefer to fill out the CIF form over the phone please submit your phone number in the CIF form, with your phone call availability (for example: Mondays and Tuesdays 10am - 12pm).
If you have questions about the form, please feel free to send an email to iswg@cupe3906.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.