Listen, Hear Our Voices

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Listen, Hear Our Voices a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Listen, Hear Our Voices is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Listen, Hear Our Voices?

Listen, Hear Our Voices is funded by Canadian Heritage

Q: Who is eligible for the Listen, Hear Our Voices program?

To be eligible for the Listen, Hear Our Voices program, you must: • Governments or non-profit organizations of First Nations, Inuit, and the Métis Nation • Project focusing on the digitization of documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Listen, Hear Our Voices?

You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at initiativesautochtones-indigenousinitiatives@bac-lac.gc.ca or by phone at 1-833-711-9048.

Q: Where is the Listen, Hear Our Voices available?

The Listen, Hear Our Voices program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Listen, Hear Our Voices program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Listen, Hear Our Voices program.

Last Update: October 28, 2025

Canada

Supports digitizing and preserving Indigenous languages and cultures

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Canadian Heritage

Program status

Closed

Overview

Listen, Hear Our Voices provided funding to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments and non-profit organizations to support the digitization of documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures. Eligible activities included digitizing written documents, sound recordings, videos, and photographs, as well as capacity-building initiatives within Indigenous communities; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Digitization of existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
Capacity-building initiatives to develop skills, knowledge, and resources for digitizing heritage within Indigenous communities.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a First Nations, Inuit or Métis government or a non-profit organization.
The project must involve digitizing existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
The project may include building skills, knowledge, or resources in their community to support digitization of heritage materials.

Who is eligible?

First Nations governments
Inuit governments
Métis governments
First Nations non-profit organizations
Inuit non-profit organizations
Métis non-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

Digitization of existing documentary heritage such as written documents, photographs, videos, and sound recordings related to Indigenous languages and cultures.
Capacity-building expenses to develop skills, knowledge, and resources for digitization work in Indigenous communities.

Eligible geographic areas

Governments and non-profit organizations of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation in Canada

Additional information

Funding for this initiative has concluded for the foreseeable future and is not currently available.
A list of nations and organizations that received funding for 2024-2025 is available for consultation.

Contacts

initiativesautochtones-indigenousinitiatives@bac-lac.gc.ca

1-833-711-9048

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Listen, Hear Our Voices Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Listen, Hear Our Voices. 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.