How much funding can be received?

Get up to $300,000/year to cover 100% of the expenses your Indigenous-led business incurs to strengthen and preserve Indigenous cultural identity and languages.

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There are eligible activities for this grant:

Language programs and services (e.g., language plan development, immersion activities, language nests, mentor-apprentice programming and land-based learning)
Capacity building and training (e.g., curriculum development, leadership development, and teacher training)
Community engagement (e.g., promotion and awareness, conferences and gatherings, and planning)
Community-led research and studies (e.g., language community assessments, data development)
Resource development (e.g., documentation and archiving, instructor resources, language templates and tools, and audiovisual and multimedia materials)
Management and administration for language programming and services (e.g., communication, consultation, and coordination)

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$230,000

Montreal

Create a documentation and archiving project for Indigenous languages

$230,000

Vancouver

Develop an immersive language program for youth

$200,000

Edmonton

Organize a series of language promotion conferences

$210,000

Ottawa

Develop language templates and tools for Indigenous educators

$230,000

Winnipeg

Establish a community-based language research project

$220,000

Toronto

Launch a mentor-apprentice language program for elders and youth

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Eligibility criteria for this grant:

To be eligible for all funding streams, an applicant must be a First Nations organization or group within Canada, and in good standing.
First Nations organization within Canada, refers to an organization that is owned and controlled by First Nations persons, including a First Nations-owned corporation or a First Nations controlled not-for-profit organization, which directly delivers language revitalization services or that otherwise supports the delivery of language revitalization services.
In addition, an applicant must also be a:
- First Nations government or an equivalent organization and its delegated authorities;
- First Nations-led institution including accredited programs; or
- First Nations-led not-for-profit organization.

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There are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant is available to First Nations organizations or groups within Canada that are owned and controlled by First Nations persons, including government entities, institutions, not-for-profit organizations, ad hoc groups, and for-profit organizations meeting specific criteria.

First Nations government or equivalent organization
First Nations-led institution, including accredited programs
First Nations-led not-for-profit organization
First Nations ad hoc group with a specific language work plan
First Nations for-profit organization (with restrictions on income generation)

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According to the grant guidelines, for-profit organizations that aim to generate income solely for their benefit are not eligible for this grant. The following types of companies are not eligible for this grant:

For-profit organizations focused on income generation

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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenditures for activities related to the Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model include:

Start-up costs for First Nations organizations supporting language revitalization
Salaries and employee benefits
Travel expenses within permitted rates
Professional development and training programs
Rent, utilities, and administrative costs
Equipment rental, service, and purchase
Project supplies and resource materials

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation criteria focus on the alignment of the proposed activities with the objectives of the Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model and the community priorities that contribute to language revitalization.

Demonstrate support for the grant objectives
Describe planned activities and expected outcomes
Incorporate clear budget links to proposed activities
Disclose partnerships and roles
Commit to providing necessary reports and information
Funding priorities based on community needs and regional considerations

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Step 1: Read the application guidelines thoroughly before starting the application process.
Step 2: Determine the funding stream you are applying for - Annual and Multi-year proposal-based stream or Ongoing programmatic funding stream.
Step 3: Prepare the required documents such as General Application Form, Organization Overview, Summary, Project or Ongoing Programmatic Activities & Resources, Declaration and Attestation, Budget, and additional documentation based on the funding stream.
Step 4: Submit the complete application package electronically to the designated email address.
Step 5: Await acknowledgement of receipt from Canadian Heritage within two weeks of submission.
Step 6: Ensure compliance with service standards and application deadlines specified in the guidelines.

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Applicants are encouraged to consult the Indigenous Languages Component website for updates and resources.

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autochtone-indigenous@pch.gc.ca

819-934-1405

Apply to this program

Grant Summary:

The Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model aims to support First Nations communities and organizations in revitalizing, maintaining, and strengthening their languages. It offers two funding streams: annual and multi-year proposal-based funding for language revitalization projects, and ongoing programmatic funding to support the implementation of long-term language plans.

Detailed Explanation of the Grant:

The Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model, administered by Canadian Heritage, focuses on empowering First Nations communities and organizations to reclaim, revitalize, and sustain their ancestral languages. The program offers financial support through two main funding streams:

1. Annual and Multi-year Proposal-Based Stream: This stream provides funding for the development of language plans and project-based initiatives up to five years. It supports activities such as language programs, capacity building, community engagement, research, resource development, and management for language programming and services.

Eligible recipients for this stream include First Nations organizations, governments, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations with a focus on First Nations language revitalization. Activities funded must align with the program's objectives, including creating new speakers, increasing fluency, promoting language use, and documenting all First Nations languages.

2. Ongoing Programmatic Funding Stream: This stream supports the implementation of long-term language plans or work plans aimed at sustaining language revitalization efforts over time. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum of two years' experience in providing language revitalization services and demonstrate a commitment to community-driven language initiatives.

Under this stream, funding can be used for ongoing language programs and services, training initiatives, community-led research, resource development, and administrative costs related to language programming. The focus is on building capacity, increasing language proficiency, and enhancing the intergenerational transmission of First Nations languages.

In conclusion, the Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model plays a vital role in supporting the revitalization of First Nations languages, fostering community-led language initiatives, and preserving the rich linguistic heritage of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.