All applications for the first round of funding received by the deadline will be under assessment in the winter of 2026. It is anticipated that the Board will begin reaching out to successful applicants in the spring of 2026 and funding agreements will be made with each community.
It’s important to note that not every application will receive funding. The MDSSC Board will review each funding submission based on the eligibility criteria set out in the application form.
The first call for submissions opened on July 7, 2025 and provides funding in two categories:
Download the submission form or email legacyfund@mdssc.ca to have a copy sent to you.
There are detailed instructions to help you complete your submission.
The Legacy Fund will provide funding to a Survivor Community listed in Schedule K of the Federal Indian Day Schools Settlement Agreement under the following allocations:
Up to $250,000 per year for up to 4 years
Up to $100,000 per year for up to 4 years
Up to $100,000 for one-time funding only. This funding can be split up over 4 years, up to a maximum total of $100,000
Up to $100,000 for one-time funding only. This funding can be split up over 4 years, up to a maximum total of $100,000
A Survivor Applicant Group can only apply to one pillar of their choice in Round 1.
Funding has been allocated under each pillar to manage funds and make sure the Legacy Fund is shared across the pillars in a responsible way.
Successful applicants will not be able to apply for funding in the same pillar under Round 2 but they can apply under a different pillar.
Access the forms or email the fund for more info or to have a copy sent to you.
Need Help? Email us at legacyfund@mdssc.ca
MDSSC is hopeful that with community-based first Nation and Inuit leadership and the perspectives of Federal Indian Day School Survivors, the Legacy Fund will create positive pathways and be a major source of support for Survivors, their communities and their families.
