Open Call: Painted Hand Community Development Corporation (Canada)

Deadline: 15-Oct-2026

The Painted Hand Community Development Corporation (PHCDC) provides grants to charitable and non-profit organizations supporting economic, social, educational, health, cultural, and community development in the Yorkton Tribal Council region and surrounding communities. The programme encourages collaboration between First Nation and non-First Nation communities, with an emphasis on partnerships, cost sharing, joint initiatives, and meaningful community involvement in project planning and delivery.

About the Painted Hand Community Development Corporation Grants

The Painted Hand Community Development Corporation supports projects that contribute to the development and well-being of communities within its eligible service area. The funding programme is intended to help organizations deliver initiatives that respond to community needs and provide meaningful benefits in areas such as education, health, recreation, culture, social services, infrastructure, and economic development. PHCDC particularly encourages projects that involve collaboration between First Nation and non-First Nation communities and that demonstrate community participation and shared investment. Eligible Geographic Areas Projects must benefit communities within the PHCDC’s eligible geographic area.

This includes:

- Yorkton Tribal Council First Nations. - Independent First Nations. - The cities of Yorkton and Melville. - Surrounding communities located within a 100 km radius. Organizations should ensure that their proposed activities directly benefit eligible communities.

Partnerships and Community Collaboration

An important feature of the programme is its emphasis on partnerships between First Nation and non-First Nation communities.

PHCDC encourages:

- Cost sharing between participating organizations. - Joint community initiatives. - Partnerships between First Nation and non-First Nation communities. - Community involvement in project development. - Community participation in project delivery. - Integration with existing community services. Projects that demonstrate meaningful cooperation and community involvement may be well aligned with the programme’s objectives. What Projects Are Eligible? PHCDC grants can support projects serving a range of community development purposes.

Eligible project areas include:

- Economic development. - Social development. - Community infrastructure. - Educational advancement. - Recreational facilities. - Senior programs. - Youth programs. - Cultural development. - Justice initiatives. - Health initiatives. - Other charitable purposes. Projects should demonstrate a clear connection to community needs and the intended charitable or community-development purpose. Priority Areas Priority is given to human services that improve the education, health, and well-being of children, youth, and families. The programme also gives priority to projects that are: - Preventative in nature. - Based on community-identified needs. - Culturally sensitive. - Integrated with existing services. - Designed to improve community well-being. Applicants should clearly explain the community need being addressed and how their project will contribute to positive outcomes. Children, Youth, and Family Well-Being Projects supporting children, youth, and families are an important priority under the programme. Organizations developing initiatives in these areas should demonstrate how their activities will improve education, health, safety, development, or overall well-being. Preventative approaches are particularly encouraged where they address identified community needs before problems become more serious. Cultural Sensitivity and Integration Projects should be developed with consideration for the cultural context of the communities they serve. PHCDC encourages initiatives that are culturally sensitive and appropriately integrated with existing services. Applicants should explain how their project complements current community resources rather than unnecessarily duplicating services that are already available. What Costs Can the Grant Cover? Eligible funding can be used for reasonable direct project costs necessary to achieve the objectives of an approved project.

Potentially eligible costs include:

- Salaries, at the discretion of the PHCDC Board. - Materials. - Utilities. - Supplies. - Equipment. - Rent. - Other reasonable direct project costs required to achieve project objectives. Applicants should ensure that requested costs are directly connected to the proposed project and its objectives. What Projects Are Not Eligible? Certain activities are excluded from funding. Ineligible projects include initiatives focused solely on: - Research. - Studies. - Surveys. - Staff workshops. - Attending conventions. - Duplicating existing community programmes. Projects should therefore provide direct community benefits rather than primarily supporting research or internal organizational activities. Who Can Apply? Applicants must be non-profit organizations operating within the eligible First Nations or communities. Eligible organizations should ensure that their activities and proposed projects fall within the PHCDC service area. Who Is Not Eligible? The following applicants are not eligible to apply: - Individuals. - Federal organizations. - Provincial organizations. The programme is intended to support eligible non-profit organizations rather than individuals or federal or provincial organizations. Board Approval All funding decisions are subject to approval by the PHCDC Board. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee funding. Applicants should therefore present a clear proposal demonstrating the project’s community need, objectives, expected benefits, partnerships, and reasonable direct costs. How to Prepare a Strong Application Organizations seeking PHCDC support should clearly explain how their proposed project addresses an identified community need. A strong application should co