RFP FG Foundation’s Impact Measurement and Evaluation Study

The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation) invites proposals from qualified consultants to undertake a comprehensive Impact Measurement and Evaluation Study examining more than ten years of grant making to First Nations individuals and organizations across Canada. FG Foundation is a First Nations led funder and steward of the remaining Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) funds. Since 2015, the Foundation has distributed significant funding through multiple grant streams and has consistently collected administrative and reporting data. To date, however, analytic efforts have focused primarily on outputs. FG Foundation is now seeking external expertise to support a more rigorous assessment of outcomes and impact. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of FG Foundation’s funding over time, including what outcomes have emerged, who has benefited, and how impact is understood and experienced by grant recipients and communities. The study will also assess the extent to which current funding priorities, application and reporting requirements, and internal processes align with community identified needs, Indigenous values, and FG Foundation’s strategic direction. The Impact Measurement and Evaluation Study is expected to combine quantitative analysis of historical grant making data with qualitative, culturally appropriate engagement methods. Consultants are expected to apply Indigenous informed evaluation approaches, uphold Indigenous data sovereignty principles, and employ non extractive methods that support respectful engagement and meaningful participation. Findings from the study will inform FG Foundation’s future grant making, operational improvements, and internal learning practices. In addition, FG Foundation intends for selected insights and lessons learned to be shared publicly to contribute to learning within the broader Indigenous philanthropic and funding ecosystem. The successful proponent will demonstrate strong experience in impact evaluation, knowledge of Indigenous contexts and governance, and the ability to clearly synthesize data into practical findings, recommendations, and tools that support ongoing organizational learning.