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First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant Funds up to 25000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant program?

To be eligible for the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant program, you must: • B.C. First Nations or First Nations-led organizations • Community-based cultural practices/events • Training and/or mentorship included

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant?

You can contact First Peoples' Cultural Foundation.

Q: Where is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant available?

The First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

BC, Canada

Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events

Grant and Funding

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Minimum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : December 12, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts

Target groups

Indigenous peoples

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Overview

This funding supports B.C. First Nations cultural practices and community events, offering up to $25,000. Eligible initiatives include celebrations, seasonal or celestial events, relationship-strengthening gatherings, knowledge gathering and documentation, and reawakening cultural places, with training or mentorship included.

Activities funded

Community celebrations honouring children and youth
Seasonal and celestial cultural activities and events
Celebrations honouring people with important community roles
Community gatherings that strengthen relationships, cultural identities and responsibilities
Knowledge gathering and transfer, including documenting cultural practices and events, and reawakening cultural places and associated traditions

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,000

Intergenerational seasonal gathering with youth mentorship and cultural documentation

$ 25,000

Land-based mentorship circles culminating in a role-holder honouring feast

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be a B.C. First Nation or a B.C. First Nations-led organization.
The project must focus on planning, delivering and/or documenting community-based cultural practices or events.
The project must include a training and/or mentorship component.
For organizations, at least 65% of board members/directors must be individuals who are members of or have ancestral connections to a B.C. First Nation.

Who is eligible?

B.C. First Nations
B.C. First Nations-led organizations (with FPCC-required board composition)

Who is not eligible

Organizations that are not B.C. First Nations-led (i.e., that do not meet FPCC’s 65% board member/director requirement)

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed and a decision is made by the PRC.
Applicants are notified of the PRC decision approximately 12 weeks after the application deadline.

Additional information

Funded projects must include a training and/or mentorship component to support intergenerational knowledge transfer.
FPCC aims to distribute funding across all regions of British Columbia.
Applicants are typically notified of the decision about 12 weeks after the application deadline.
Deadline listed: December 12, 2025 (status shown as passed in the source).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant?

Community celebrations honouring children and youth Seasonal and celestial cultural activities and events Celebrations honouring people with important community roles Community gatherings that strengthen relationships, cultural identities and responsibilities Knowledge gathering and transfer, including documenting cultural practices and events, and reawakening cultural places and associated traditions