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First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Funding for B.C. First Nations cultural practices
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The Cultural Practices Grant page now shows the application period as closed and removes the application deadline from the landing page.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The Cultural Practices Grant page now shows the application period as closed and removes the application deadline from the landing page.
Cultural Practices Grant closed
The Cultural Practices Grant landing page now shows the application period as closed instead of open, and the application deadline is no longer displayed on the page. The Grant Amount remains 10,000 - 25,000 and the Project Term remains August 13, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The application section now directs applicants to the grants list and newsletter signup instead of the former Apply Now link, while still pointing to the FPCC Grant Portal and the current funding guidelines.
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Cultural Practices Grant provides $10,000 to $25,000 to support B.C. First Nations cultural practices and community events. It funds planning, carrying out, and documenting activities that strengthen cultural identity, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and community well-being.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum 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
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based cultural practices and events
- Celebrations and gatherings that affirm cultural identity and relationships
- Knowledge gathering, transfer, and documentation of cultural practices
- Reawakening cultural places and traditions
- Training and mentorship tied to cultural practice activities
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- At least one signed and dated letter of support
- For First Nations/Bands: a Council Resolution or a letter of approval signed by the Band Manager or Chief Councillor
- For societies/organizations: a letter of approval signed and dated by the Executive Director or General Manager
- If requested, eligibility documentation such as legal name, current Board of Directors or governance structure, certificate of good standing, certificate of registration, bylaws and constitution, proof of insurance, and proof of support from a B.C. First Nation in the territory where the project is proposed
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Recognized B.C. First Nations bands or Tribal Councils
- Not-for-profit societies registered in B.C. in good standing and governed by B.C. First Nations individuals where at least 65% of directors are from recognized B.C. First Nations
- B.C. First Nations-led museums and cultural spaces where at least 65% of directors are from recognized B.C. First Nations
- Urban and off-reserve B.C. First Nations organizations where at least 65% of directors are from recognized B.C. First Nations
- B.C. First Nations schools or adult education centres operating in B.C. on First Nations lands
Who is not eligible
- Individuals and family groups
- Organizations or societies where less than 65% of Board members are members of a recognized B.C. First Nation
- Collectives or non-registered groups
- For-profit organizations and businesses, entities, individuals and commercial ventures and economic development corporations; government organizations, including municipalities; universities, colleges and non-B.C. First Nations schools
- Private clubs, groups and organizations with exclusive memberships; religious organizations; corporations; organizations or previous grant recipients with incomplete or outstanding reporting with FPCC or First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation until all required documentation is complete
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages specific to the project
- Honoraria specific to the project
- Contractors and consultants when special skills are required
- Equipment rentals and purchases, software or apps, meeting and event space rentals, materials and supplies, food and hospitality, and travel / transportation
- Administration costs and other costs with prior approval from FPCC
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses that take place before the project begins
- Accumulated deficits, annual operating losses or debt
- In-school accredited K–12 programs, including First Nations and non–First Nations or public programs
- Capital and business development costs; capital renovation costs, except under the infrastructure funding programs for Arts and Heritage
- Standard operational salaries or general organization operation costs unless they directly support the revitalization of B.C. First Nations’ languages, arts, cultures and heritage; activities or gatherings not related to the project; activities that do not comply with current provincial COVID-19 requirements
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and clarity of purpose
- Projects that demonstrate urgency to safeguard heritage, share knowledge across generations, and support cultural heritage practices as a way to foster safe, healthy communities will receive priority
- FPCC strives to distribute funding across all regions of B.C., and equitable distribution is considered during application review and decision-making
- Eligible proposals are assessed according to the grant objectives, the feasibility of the timeline and the budget presented
How to apply
- Applications are received through the FPCC Grant Portal
- Prior to applying, read the two sets of guidelines below
Processing and Agreement
- Applications will be reviewed and evaluated for completeness and clarity
- A Peer Review Committee of B.C. First Nations heritage experts will review and assess eligible proposals according to the grant objectives, the feasibility of the timeline and the budget presented
- Notification will be sent via the online system to the email address of the primary contact provided in the application, and results will not be released by telephone
- Successful applicants must sign and complete a funding agreement in FPCC Services before receiving a grant, and funds will be released once the funding agreement is fully executed
- Grant recipients must submit an interim report and a final report through the FPCC Grant Portal; FPCC will issue an invoice for payment of unspent funds, and new applications will not be reviewed until all required reports have been submitted and any unspent funds have been returned
Additional information
- The Cultural Practices Grant is funded by the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation through a Canada-British Columbia bilateral agreement as part of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
- Support for the Cultural Practices Grant furthers the ongoing work under Safe and Supported: B.C.’s Gender-Based Violence Action Plan.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant Program
What is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant?
The Cultural Practices Grant provides $10,000 to $25,000 to support B.C. First Nations cultural practices and community events. It funds planning, carrying out, and documenting activities that strengthen cultural identity, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and community well-being.
How much funding can be received?
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
For societies and organizations other than First Nations governments, the Board of Directors must be composed of at least 65% members of recognized B.C. First Nations.
Previous applicants may apply as long as all reporting on previous funding from FPCC or the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation is up to date.
FPCC may consider organizations in the process of achieving not-for-profit or society status on a case-by-case basis.
What expenses are eligible under First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant?
Community-based cultural practices and events
Celebrations and gatherings that affirm cultural identity and relationships
Knowledge gathering, transfer, and documentation of cultural practices
Reawakening cultural places and traditions
Training and mentorship tied to cultural practice activities
Who can I contact for more information about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant?
You can contact First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC) by email at cpg@fpcc.ca or by phone at 250-652-5952.
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.
Is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant is a Grant and Funding