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First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
Support for B.C. First Nations arts projects
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Arts Vitality Grant provides up to $10,000 for B.C. First Nations individuals, communities, governments, bands, tribal councils and First Nations-led organizations in B.C. to support creative projects that contribute to B.C. First Nations arts. Eligible activities include storytelling, arts knowledge and practices, and creative expressions such as weaving, carving, beading, dancing, song and film.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- A community or band-run school art-making series exploring climate-impacted natural materials and substitutes through drawing, collage, and linocut.
- A community mural based on intergenerational stories of current reality of original stewards’ arts vitality.
- A series of community songwriting circle(s) with songwriters, youth, and Language Holders culminating in a community performance or recording.
- A land-based performance, carving, song, dance piece depicting the art-making relationships between humans and the natural world.
- Workshops led by a Knowledge Keeper to learn about and harvest traditional materials to contribute to a community-built weaving, carving, regalia or other ceremonial treasures.
Documents Needed
- A completed application form.
- The FPCC Project Team Worksheet.
- Project description, workplan and balanced budget.
- Samples of previous or related work from applicant artist(s) and mentor(s), plus a numbered list that clearly identifies and describes the samples.
- At least one letter of support; and if applying as an organization, the most recent annual financial statements.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C. First Nations individuals.
- B.C. First Nations communities, governments, bands and tribal councils.
- First Nations-led organizations located in B.C.
- Not-for-profit societies registered in B.C. in good standing and governed by B.C. First Nations individuals where at least 75% of directors are from recognized B.C. First Nations.
- B.C. First Nations-led museums and cultural spaces where at least 75% of directors are from recognized B.C. First Nations.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals cannot be the project lead for more than one application to the FPCC Arts Program for the same deadline.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages – must be project specific and explained clearly in budget description, up to 30% of funding request.
- Elder and/or Knowledge Holder consultation fees, include names and explain clearly in budget description.
- Fees and honoraria for collaboration with other artists, mentors and/or elders – explained clearly in budget description.
- Equipment required for the project, with strong justification in project description, up to 20% of funding request; specialized tools required for the project, with strong justification in project description, up to 20% of funding request.
- Childcare expenses for activities directly related to the project; materials and supplies; travel, accommodation and transportation; space rentals; administration costs, up to 15% of funding request; research and training.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses not directly related to the project.
- Expenses that take place before the Arts Vitality Grant application deadline.
- Business development costs, including, but not limited to, printing business cards, mass production of items such as t-shirts, logo design.
- Capital purchases, such as vehicles or costs associated with building or land improvement.
Eligible geographic areas
- B.C.
Selection criteria
- Projects that focus on the revitalization of community arts traditions whose vitality is threatened will be prioritized.
- Projects with collaborative elements will be prioritized in the selection process.
- Successful projects will be selected, in part, to curate a representative sample of the diversity of B.C. First Nations cultures.
- If more than one application from the same band office, tribal council or society/organization is submitted, the Peer Review Committee will decide which proposal will receive funding.
How to apply
- Applications are completed and submitted on FPCC’s Grant Portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Select applicants will be invited to showcase their projects, arts spaces and practices during a site visit by the FPCC Arts Vitality Research Team.
- Site visits will be scheduled during the period of August 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026.
- If approved, payments will be made in two installments: 80% of funding upon approval and receipt of a signed funding agreement and 20% of funding upon completion of the project and the approval of a final report with budget.
- The final report is due one month after the project end date, no later than February 28, 2026.
- Consent to project outcomes being used for research purposes is a condition of funding.
Additional information
- The Arts Vitality Grant is one part of a larger research study led by FPCC to understand the current and future needs and challenges for sustainable long-term support for B.C. First Nations storytelling and arts preservation, maintenance and revitalization.
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Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant Program
What is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant?
Arts Vitality Grant provides up to $10,000 for B.C. First Nations individuals, communities, governments, bands, tribal councils and First Nations-led organizations in B.C. to support creative projects that contribute to B.C. First Nations arts. Eligible activities include storytelling, arts knowledge and practices, and creative expressions such as weaving, carving, beading, dancing, song and film.
How much funding can be received?
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant program?
To be eligible for the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant program, you must:
Applicants must be B.C. First Nations individuals, communities, governments, bands, tribal councils, or First Nations-led organizations located in B.C.
Individual applicants must be 19 years of age or older and have been a resident of B.C. for at least one year.
Organization applicants must have at least 75% of board members/directors who are members of or have ancestral connections to a B.C. First Nation.
What expenses are eligible under First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant?
A community or band-run school art-making series exploring climate-impacted natural materials and substitutes through drawing, collage, and linocut.
A community mural based on intergenerational stories of current reality of original stewards’ arts vitality.
A series of community songwriting circle(s) with songwriters, youth, and Language Holders culminating in a community performance or recording.
A land-based performance, carving, song, dance piece depicting the art-making relationships between humans and the natural world.
Workshops led by a Knowledge Keeper to learn about and harvest traditional materials to contribute to a community-built weaving, carving, regalia or other ceremonial treasures.
Who can I contact for more information about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant?
You can contact First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC) or by phone at (250) 652-5952.
Where is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant available?
The First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant is a Grant and Funding