How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects?

Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects is funded by Government of Canada, Library and Archives Canada

What are Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects's eligibility criterias?

The primary applicant must be an Indigenous nation (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Nation), Indigenous government, or Indigenous non-profit organization. Both incorporated and non-incorporated non-profit organizations are eligible, but non-incorporated organizations require a letter of reference from a recognized government or association. Organizations and their direct affiliates with outstanding reports for previously funded projects are not eligible for further funding.

Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects

Last Update: March 28, 2025

Canada

Get funding to digitize heritage related documentary

Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 85% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : December 11, 2023
Closing date : January 24, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Grant Providers

Government of Canada
Library and Archives Canada

Status

Closed

Overview of the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects program

Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.

Financing terms and conditions

For small projects, 100% of the funding is provided upon signing the funding agreement.
Small projects must be completed within a 12-month period, with a final report due within 30 days of the project end date.
For large projects, 85% of the funding is provided at the start, with the remaining 15% issued after submitting an interim report.
Large projects also have a 12-month completion timeframe with a final report required within 30 days after the project end date.
General administration costs must not exceed 20% of the total funding, including a 15% limit on project management fees.
Costs for property operations, entertainment, gifts, and tax-related expenses are not eligible for funding.
Successful entities must sign a contribution agreement to receive funding.
Recipients must acknowledge the funding as outlined in the Guide on the Public Acknowledgement of Financial Assistance from Library and Archives Canada.
A confidentiality agreement holds until funded projects are publicly announced.
A template for all reports is provided to the funding recipients.

Eligible projects & activities

Digitization of documentary heritage from textual documents, photographs, audio cassettes, reel-to-reel, VHS tapes, and video cassettes.
Preparing items for digitization.
Creating an inventory of your collection.
Prioritizing items in danger of being lost.
Describing and organizing items in their digital or original formats.
Developing a business case for a shared digital preservation system.
Training staff on digitization.
Creating training materials to build digitization skills.
Developing and running training programs to help communities digitize their own collections.
Buying or repairing digitization equipment.
Purchasing software to digitize textual, photographic or audiovisual materials.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 70,000

Develop a green technology initiative to reduce water waste

$ 35,000

Implement an environmental awareness program focusing on reducing plastic use in schools

$ 50,000

Research and develop a community composting program in indigenous communities

$ 100,000

Launch a pilot project for wind energy in remote indigenous communities

$ 90,000

Implement an electric vehicle charging station network in indigenous communities

$ 70,000

Develop a pilot project for solar energy in indigenous communities

Eligibility criteria of the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects program

The applicant must be an Indigenous nation (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Nation), Indigenous government, or Indigenous non-profit organization.
The organization must be not-for-profit and provide proof of non-profit status, except for band councils or departments within a nation’s Administration.
Both incorporated and non-incorporated organizations can apply; incorporated organizations must provide proof of incorporation.
Non-incorporated organizations need a letter of reference from a recognized government or association.
Organizations and their direct affiliates with outstanding reports from previous funding through LAC are ineligible.
For large projects, non-incorporated organizations must work with an incorporated organization that is eligible as the primary applicant.
Applicants can apply either as a primary applicant or as a partner (secondary applicant).

Who is eligible?

Indigenous nations (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Nation)
Indigenous governments
Indigenous non-profit organizations
Cultural centres
Community organizations
Historical societies
Libraries or archives
Museums
Band councils or departments within a nation’s Administration
First Nation, Inuit, or Métis Nation government organizations

Who is not eligible

Businesses and for-profit Indigenous organizations.
Organizations, and their direct affiliates, with outstanding reports for previously funded projects.

Eligible expenses

Digitization by your organization, a partner, or a third-party.
Consultants and professional services related to digitization.
Purchase, rental, or repair of equipment or software for digitization and preservation of material.
Description, transcription, and development of finding aids for materials being digitized within the project.
Shipping and insuring material.
Salaries and wages for project completion.
Training and workshop activities.
Travel for project staff (must follow the National Joint Council's Travel Directive).
Honorariums and gifts of protocol to Indigenous Elders.
General administration costs such as office supplies, long-distance telephone calls, postage, and messenger services.
Project management fees (project budget and schedule oversight) up to 15% of the requested funding.

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographic zones for this grant cover various regions within Canada. Companies located in these specified areas can apply for the grant.

British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia

Eligibility criteria of the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects program

Feasibility of the project and clarity of the approach.
Urgency of the work due to the condition of the collection.
Benefits of the project to the applicant organization, partner organizations, communities, researchers, and Canadians.

How to apply to the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects program

Determine EligibilityEnsure your organization is an Indigenous nation, government, or non-profit organization based on the eligibility criteria.

Prepare DocumentationGather all necessary documents, including proof of non-profit status for incorporated organizations or a letter of reference for non-incorporated organizations.

Prepare a detailed project proposal that outlines objectives, methodologies, and expected benefits.
Develop a comprehensive project budget, including any in-kind contributions or other funding sources.

Compose ApplicationUtilize the project proposal and budget to complete the application form.

Address project feasibility, urgency, and anticipated benefits for stakeholders.

Submit ApplicationEmail the completed application form, along with all required supporting documentation, to ecoutezentendrenosvoix-listenhearourvoices@bac-lac.gc.ca.

Submit the application before the designated deadline.

Receive DecisionAwait notification via email regarding the approval or decline of your application.

Follow the instructions provided for next steps if your application is successful.

Additional information

Approved applicants will be notified by email, detailing further steps in the process.
Organizations must submit a final report within 30 days after the project's end date.
Funding follows the federal government's fiscal year, from April 1st to March 31st.
85% of the funding for large projects is provided at the start, with 15% following submission of an interim report.
Funding cannot exceed 100% of the project's total cost when combined with other government support.
Successful organizations must sign a contribution agreement to receive funds.
Confidentiality is maintained until projects are publicly announced.

Documents and links

Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects

Contact Government of Canada

ecoutezentendrenosvoix-listenhearourvoices@bac-lac.gc.ca

1-833-711-9048

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