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Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Funding for Indigenous broadcasting in the North
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 2, 2025
- Closing date : October 3, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous audio and video broadcasting in the North, with up to $2,500,000 per fiscal year. It funds radio and television production that helps preserve, promote, and revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 2, 2025
- Closing date : October 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Radio production activities
- Television production activities
- Production of new Indigenous-language content
- Broadcasting content that supports Indigenous languages and cultures in the North
- Operation and maintenance of production facilities for Indigenous broadcasting
Documents Needed
- Application Form
- Budget template for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
- Radio Programming and/or Television Deliverables Excel document
- Financial statements, if the requested amount is $100,000 or more
- Broadcasting licence or CRTC letter
- Void cheque and direct deposit form
- Proof of signing authority
- List of executive and current Board members
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous governments and equivalent organizations
- Indigenous community groups
- In exceptional cases, non-Indigenous not-for-profit organizations in partnership with Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without prior NAB funding in 2025-2026
- Applicants that do not provide broadcast communications north of the Hamelin Line
- Organizations that do not meet the required Indigenous or not-for-profit status
Eligible expenses
- Project staff salaries and benefits
- Training, travel in Canada, and meeting costs
- Facility rental, utilities, equipment, and supplies
- Translation, communications, consulting, and Elder honoraria
- Broadcasting equipment, satellite leasing, and eligible administration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital construction and renovation
- Stipends, allowances, or honoraria for attending a course or activity
- Salaries or honoraria for principal officers or board members
- Deficit recovery and contingency or miscellaneous fees
- Startup or operating costs for institutions, training centres, or commercial enterprises
Eligible geographic areas
- Areas north of the Hamelin Line
- Communities north of the 55th parallel
Selection criteria
- New Indigenous-language content reaching north of the Hamelin Line
- Number of Indigenous languages in the programming
- Organizational capacity
- Priority for broadcasters whose main mandate is Indigenous content
- Priority for production facilities located north of the Hamelin Line
How to apply
1
Read Application Guidelines
- Read the guidelines in their entirety to understand project and expense eligibility, and application requirements.
- Review the objectives and expected results for the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component.
2
Contact to Receive Application Package
Contact the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component to request your application package.
3
Complete Application Form
- Fill out the General Application Form accurately, providing detailed information about your project.
- Include a budget for each fiscal year of the project.
4
Collect Supporting Documents
Gather all necessary documents as listed in the General Application Form, including Checklist and Annex A.
5
Sign and Date Application
Ensure the General Application Form is signed and dated.
6
Submit Application Package
- Email the completed application package to .
- Send the email no later than 11:59 p.m. local time on the application deadline date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness
- Eligible applications are evaluated against the program criteria
- Funding decisions are final
- A funding agreement applies if the application is approved
- Interim and final reporting may be required
Additional information
- The program is highly competitive.
- Eligibility and funding decisions are final.
- Applications submitted after the deadline are not considered.
- Supporting documents may be requested for audits or program evaluation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting Program
What is the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting?
This program supports Indigenous audio and video broadcasting in the North, with up to $2,500,000 per fiscal year. It funds radio and television production that helps preserve, promote, and revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting Funds up to $2,500,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 3, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting program, you must:
Current NAB recipient
Must have prior NAB funding
Broadcasts north of the Hamelin Line
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting?
Radio production activities
Television production activities
Production of new Indigenous-language content
Broadcasting content that supports Indigenous languages and cultures in the North
Operation and maintenance of production facilities for Indigenous broadcasting
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at ran-nab@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting available?
The Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting program is available across Canada.