Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program

Overview

Primary and Preventative Health Services is investing in a new call 2 of the community-based Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program (Indigenous Navigator Program). This investment aims to address the immediate challenges facing Indigenous patients, communities and organizations. The grant will provide financial support to First Nations, Métis and Indigenous-serving organizations to recruit and retain Indigenous Navigators. Indigenous Navigators support Indigenous patients through the primary health care system, community and social service agencies and other relevant supports for their health and well-being.

The Indigenous Navigator Program is intended to improve Indigenous patient access and experiences when accessing the primary health care system by:

• supporting the provision of cultural and community-specific assistance and support to Indigenous persons navigating the health care system or receiving care
• working to support and promote health literacy, health education
• organizing and coordinating access to care services and connections to providers within the patients circle of care including logistical support, when needed
• providing and facilitating individualized planning for Indigenous persons to assist with access to and navigation through the health care system throughout their health care journey
• building connections with and between Indigenous persons and patients, and service providers, to improve access to primary health care services and overall continuity of care

Read the Indigenous patient navigator grant program factsheet

Important dates

Eligibility requirements

Indigenous communities and organizations located in Alberta are eligible to apply for the Indigenous Navigator Grant Program:

• First Nations (as defined by the Indian Act, RSC, 1985).
• Tribal Councils and Treaty organizations.
• Metis Settlements General Council and Metis Settlements within the meaning of the Metis Settlements Act.
• Métis Nation of Alberta.
• Aseniwuche Winewak Nation.
• Indigenous not-for-profit organizations, including Friendship Centres.
• Inuit organizations registered in Alberta.

Applicants must be legal entities and must be in compliance with the terms and conditions of any previous Primary and Preventative Health Services funding.

Eligible projects

• New Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant applicants; or
• Existing Indigenous Patient Navigator or Bilateral Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant recipients requesting funding for additional Indigenous Patient Navigator position(s) within their organization.

Grant applicants will be required to demonstrate how their proposed Indigenous Navigator position(s) will provide varying services and supports to achieve the objectives of the Indigenous Navigator Program.

How to apply

Step 1. Read the program guidebook

• Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program Guidebook for Indigenous Communities

Step 2. Fill out the application form

• Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program Application

Step 3. Demonstrate community capacity

You must demonstrate organizational support for your project by providing at least one of the following:

• Band Council Resolution for a First Nation.
• Council Resolution for a Metis Settlement.
• Board Resolution from a community-owned company/development corporation.
• Board Resolution from a not-for-profit Indigenous organization.
• Letter of support from an Indigenous community or organization.

Step 4. Submit your application

• Email your application to [email protected]

Grant information session

Virtual information session:

Monday, July 6, 2026, 10 to 11 am

Register by emailing [email protected].

Successful grant recipients

View approved recipients, and project details:

• Indigenous Patient Navigator Fund 2024–2027 grant recipients
• Indigenous Patient Navigator Fund 2026–2029 grant recipients

Contact

Connect with the Indigenous Grant Program team:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected]