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First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
Last Update: February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Supports First Nations language revitalization in British Columbia
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 10, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural 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
Supports community-led revitalization of First Nations languages in B.C., with up to $300,000 available through the Language Vitality Program. Eligible activities include language immersion-focused initiatives, collaboration, planning, documentation/technology, archiving, and projects supporting fluent speaker creation.
Activities funded
- Language immersion-focused initiatives.
- Language revitalization planning.
- Language documentation and technology projects.
- Language archiving initiatives.
- Community-led language vitality projects supporting fluent speaker creation.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 295,000
Year-long immersion circles and mentor-apprentice training to build speakers
$ 289,500
Document fluent speakers and build a digital archive with learning tools
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must support the maintenance, preservation, or restoration of First Nations languages in British Columbia.
- The project must be community-led.
Who is eligible?
- B.C. First Nations communities
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and a PRC decision is made after the deadline.
- Applicants are notified of the PRC decision approximately 12 weeks after the application deadline.
Additional information
- FPCC supports language work through funding, training, capacity building, and advocacy.
- Applicants are notified of the PRC decision about 12 weeks after the application deadline.
- Program streams are offered for planning, documentation/technology, vitality, reclaiming language, and youth speakers.
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