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First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
Supports First Nations language revitalization in B.C.
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 10, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports B.C. First Nations language revitalization through community-led projects and multi-year funding. Eligible activities include language planning, immersion, documentation, technology, silent speaker programming, and community language initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Language revitalization planning and strategic plan development
- Language immersion activities, including language nests and speaker programming
- Language documentation, recording, and resource development
- Language technology and digitization projects
- Community language gatherings and language-through-culture initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Community support and consultation documentation
- Governance or organization approval documents
- Board of directors list, for applicable organizations
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Recognized First Nations governments, bands, or tribal councils in B.C.
- B.C.-registered not-for-profit societies led by First Nations
- Urban and off-reserve B.C. First Nations organizations
- B.C. First Nations-led museums and cultural spaces
- B.C. First Nations schools and adult education centres on First Nations lands
Who is not eligible
- Individual applicants
- Public institutions such as schools and universities
- For-profit organizations
- Non-Indigenous organizations without the required First Nations board representation
- Government departments and agencies outside First Nations governance
Eligible expenses
- Project planning, preparation, and delivery
- Wages, benefits, and honoraria for language-related staff and experts
- Contractor and consultant fees for language work
- Travel, food, gas, rentals, equipment, and resource materials
- Administration and capital equipment purchases within program limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital construction or major renovations
- Tuition fees and accredited K-12 school programs
- Teacher certification
- Swag or promotional items not tied to the project
- Activities not related to the language project
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- FPCC staff review applications for alignment with program goals.
- Applications then go through a peer review process.
- Funding recommendations are made by a committee of community language champions.
- Approved applicants must sign a Funding Agreement before funding is issued.
- Interim and final reporting are required after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the FPCC Grant Portal.
- Only one application per community is accepted.
- Applicants may contact FPCC language staff for support and feedback before submission.
- Funding is subject to availability.
Frequently Asked Questions about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants. 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 - Language Grants?
This program supports B.C. First Nations language revitalization through community-led projects and multi-year funding. Eligible activities include language planning, immersion, documentation, technology, silent speaker programming, and community language initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants program?
To be eligible for the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants program, you must:
B.C. First Nations language project
Eligible First Nations applicant in B.C.
Community support required
What expenses are eligible under First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants?
Language revitalization planning and strategic plan development
Language immersion activities, including language nests and speaker programming
Language documentation, recording, and resource development
Language technology and digitization projects
Community language gatherings and language-through-culture initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants?
You can contact First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC).
Where is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants available?
The First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants is a Grant and Funding