Open
Last Update: May 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $8,000 per year to support initiatives that revitalize First Nations languages in British Columbia. It funds projects that build language capacity, encourage new fluent speakers, and support community-based language activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community language lessons and workshops.
- Virtual or online language learning programs.
- Language and cultural immersion camps.
- Language mentorship and storytelling activities.
- Digital language resource creation.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Project information and responses to application questions
- Supporting details for any collaborators, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C. First Nations
- B.C. First Nation Language Groups
- B.C. First Nation organizations
Who is not eligible
- Schools and educational institutions.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- School and educational institution applications are not eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Available funding.
- Project capacity.
- Regional distribution.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account on the NRT Grant Portal and start the online application.
- Access the portal through the funding programs section.
- Set up your account before submitting an application.
- Step 2: Complete the online application.
- Answer the required application questions.
- Add collaborators if needed through the Collaborators tab.
- Step 3: Submit the application through the portal.
- Review the application before sending it.
- Submit it within the intake period.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a lottery process for eligible submissions.
- Funding decisions consider available funding, project capacity, and regional distribution.
- Applicants are notified after the lottery process.
- If required next steps are not completed on time, another lottery may be run.
Additional information
- The program is closed as of May 14 due to exhausted funds.
- Applicants may contact the program team by email to discuss a potential project.
- A final report template is available after project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Language Grants Program
What is the Language Grants?
This program provides up to $8,000 per year to support initiatives that revitalize First Nations languages in British Columbia. It funds projects that build language capacity, encourage new fluent speakers, and support community-based language activities.
How much funding can be received?
Language Grants Funds up to $8,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Language Grants program?
To be eligible for the Language Grants program, you must:
B.C. First Nation applicants only.
Project must include a BC First Nations element.
Language revitalization focus required.
What expenses are eligible under Language Grants?
Community language lessons and workshops.
Virtual or online language learning programs.
Language and cultural immersion camps.
Language mentorship and storytelling activities.
Digital language resource creation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Language Grants?
You can contact New Relationship Trust (NRT) by email at language@nrtf.ca.
Where is the Language Grants available?
The Language Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Language Grants?
Language Grants is funded by New Relationship Trust (NRT)