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Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding for Indigenous heritage digitization
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Atlantic, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
This program supported First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments and non-profit organizations with up to $24,999 for small projects. It funded digitization of existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures, as well as training and capacity-building activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Atlantic
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
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
- Research
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Digitizing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures
- Preparing, inventorying, describing, and organizing collections for digitization
- Training staff and communities in digitization skills
- Buying or repairing digitization equipment and software
- Developing shared digital preservation resources
Documents Needed
- Project idea and description
- Organization contact information
- Projected budget and other funding sources
- Incorporation number, if incorporated
- Letter of reference, if non-incorporated
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis nations
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous non-profit organizations
- Primary applicants and partners to a primary applicant
Who is not eligible
- Businesses
- For-profit Indigenous organizations
Eligible expenses
- Digitization services and related professional fees
- Equipment or software purchase, rental, or repair
- Salaries, wages, training, and workshop costs
- Shipping, insurance, travel, and protocol honorariums
- General administration and project management costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Creating new collections or new oral history recordings
- Digitizing or sharing material without proper rights or permissions
- Digitizing books or other published material
- Entertainment, gifts, taxes, and employee benefit costs
- Expenses incurred before the contribution agreement is signed
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by an Indigenous review committee.
- The committee assessed feasibility, urgency, and project benefits.
- Applicants were notified of approval or refusal by email.
- Approved applicants received next-step information by email.
Additional information
- The application process is closed.
- Program staff were available to advise applicants.
- Approved applicants were notified by email.
- Funding for this initiative has concluded for the foreseeable future.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects. 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 Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects?
This program supported First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments and non-profit organizations with up to $24,999 for small projects. It funded digitization of existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures, as well as training and capacity-building activities.
Who is eligible for the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects program?
To be eligible for the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects program, you must:
Indigenous nation, government, or non-profit
Project on Indigenous heritage
Completed within 12 months
What expenses are eligible under Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects?
Digitizing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures
Preparing, inventorying, describing, and organizing collections for digitization
Training staff and communities in digitization skills
Buying or repairing digitization equipment and software
Developing shared digital preservation resources
Who can I contact for more information about the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects?
You can contact Library and Archives Canada (LAC) by email at initiativesautochtones-indigenousinitiatives@bac-lac.gc.ca or by phone at 1-833-711-9048.
Where is the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects available?
The Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects program is available Atlantic, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects?
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects is funded by Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Government of Canada