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Youth Grant
Funding for B.C. First Nations youth activities
Funding available
$ 8,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Youth Grant supports B.C. First Nations, B.C. First Nation organizations that support Indigenous youth, and B.C. First Nation Youth Groups in British Columbia with up to $8,000 per year for inclusive cultural, traditional, creative, and entrepreneurial activities for youth. Eligible projects include horseback riding camps, Youth Beading and Cedar Workshops, and Canoe Journeys.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Inclusive cultural, traditional, creative, and entrepreneurial activities for youth.
- Horseback riding camps and land-based learning.
- Youth beading and cedar workshops.
- Cooking and food security classes.
- Canoe journeys and on-the-land excursions.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C. First Nations
- B.C. First Nation organizations that support Indigenous youth
- B.C. First Nation Youth Groups
- Sports teams applying for a facilitated sports camp or workshop
Who is not eligible
- Schools
Selection criteria
- A lottery process is used to determine which eligible applications will be approved for funding.
- Available funding is considered.
- Project capacity is considered.
- Regional distribution is considered.
How to apply
- Apply through the NRT Grant Portal.
- Use the link below or the top right of the screen to create an NRT Portal Account.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants will be notified of the funding decision following the lottery process.
- If an applicant does not respond or complete required next steps on time, NRT may run another lottery.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Grant Program
What is the Youth Grant?
Youth Grant supports B.C. First Nations, B.C. First Nation organizations that support Indigenous youth, and B.C. First Nation Youth Groups in British Columbia with up to $8,000 per year for inclusive cultural, traditional, creative, and entrepreneurial activities for youth. Eligible projects include horseback riding camps, Youth Beading and Cedar Workshops, and Canoe Journeys.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Grant Funds up to $8,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Youth Grant program?
To be eligible for the Youth Grant program, you must:
Projects must include a BC First Nations element.
What expenses are eligible under Youth Grant?
Inclusive cultural, traditional, creative, and entrepreneurial activities for youth.
Horseback riding camps and land-based learning.
Youth beading and cedar workshops.
Cooking and food security classes.
Canoe journeys and on-the-land excursions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Grant?
You can contact New Relationship Trust (NRT) by email at youth@nrtf.ca.
Where is the Youth Grant available?
The Youth Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Youth Grant?
Youth Grant is funded by New Relationship Trust (NRT)