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Nation Building

Q: How much funding can be received?

Nation Building Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $120,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the Nation Building program?

To be eligible for the Nation Building program, you must: BC First Nation, Tribal Council, or local development organization.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Nation Building?

You can contact The New Relationship Trust by email at nationbuilding@nrtf.ca.

Q: Where is the Nation Building available?

The Nation Building program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Nation Building?

Nation Building is funded by The New Relationship Trust

Last Update: February 4, 2026

BC, Canada

Funding for First Nations self-determined nation-building projects.

Grant and Funding

The New Relationship Trust

Processing And Agreement

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost

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

Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Overview

This program offers financial support to promote nation-building activities, including strengthening governance and community resilience initiatives. It aims to empower First Nations and their governing bodies by providing resources that help realize their self-determined goals, fostering sustainable development and sovereignty within their communities.

Activities funded

Developing governance and institutional capacity
Community resilience building activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 100,000

Implementing a digital archive system for cultural preservation

Documents Needed

Proof of organization registration, project proposal, supporting documents demonstrating alignment with self-determined priorities.

Eligibility

Organization must be a B.C. First Nation, Tribal Council, or a development organization wholly owned and operated by a BC First Nation.

Who is eligible?

BC First Nations
BC Tribal Councils
Development organizations owned by BC First Nations

Eligible expenses

Activities that support nation-building, governance, institutional, and community capacities development.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Selection criteria

Alignment with self-determined priorities
Community impact potential
Feasibility of project plan

How to apply

Contact the program specialist to confirm eligibilityPrepare and submit required application documentsReview and validation by the program teamApplication assessment and decision processNotification of outcome and grant agreement signing

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Program Specialist prior to application to confirm project eligibility.

Contacts

nationbuilding@nrtf.ca

BC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Nation Building Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nation Building. 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.