Open
Language Grants
Last Update: March 4, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Supports Indigenous language revitalization activities in British Columbia
Grant and Funding
Overview
The program offers up to $8,000 to Indigenous communities in British Columbia to support language revitalization efforts. It encourages initiatives that build capacity for language fluency, such as educational programs, community events, and language documentation projects.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Develop employee skills
Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Activities funded
- Organizing language learning workshops and courses.
- Hosting community language events and gatherings.
- Creating language documentation and digital resources.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 7,500
Development of an interactive language learning application
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nation communities in British Columbia
- First Nation language groups
Eligible geographic areas
British ColumbiaSelection criteria
- Relevance of the project to language revitalization goals.
- Community engagement and participation potential.
- Clear plan for project implementation and sustainability.
How to apply
Contact program representative via email to discuss potential projectsPrepare a detailed project proposal including objectives and activitiesSubmit the completed application form and supporting documents by the deadlineAwait notification of project approval or further instructionsIf approved, sign funding agreement and commence project activities
Contacts
language@nrtf.ca
Apply to this program
Frequently Asked Questions about the Language Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 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 Language Grants?
How much funding can be received?
What expenses are eligible under Language Grants?
Who can I contact for more information about the Language Grants?
Where is the Language Grants available?
Who are the financial supporters of the Language Grants?
Apply to this program
More programs like this
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia
Supports Black-led organizations delivering business supports in BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
Grant and FundingOpen
CleanBC — Custom Program
Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
Grant and FundingOpen
Artists in Communities program
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Sign up to our platform to access the Language Grants information sheet for free
Get access to 10,000+ programs, practical guides, personalized alerts, and an AI assistant to support your grant applications.