Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The objectives of the Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model are to:
support the efforts of First Nations communities and First Nations-led organizations to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their First Nations languages; and,
create new First Nations language speakers, increase fluency, immersion opportunities, use of First Nations languages, and the documentation of all First Nations languages.
The Indigenous Languages Component also contributes to the broader objectives of the Indigenous Languages Program with respect to First Nations languages.
Comments on Funding:
February 7, 2025
Eligibility:
1. To be eligible for all application streams, an applicant must be a First Nations organization or group within Canada, and in good standing.
a. A First Nations organization within Canada refers to an organization that is owned and controlled by First Nation persons, including a First Nations-owned corporation or a First Nations controlled not-for-profit organization, which directly delivers language revitalization services or that otherwise supports the delivery of language revitalization services.
b. In addition, an applicant must also be a:
i. First Nations government or an equivalent organization and its delegated authorities;
ii. First Nations-led institution, including accredited programs; or
ii. First Nations-led not-for-profit organization.
2. To be eligible for the annual and multi-year project stream, an applicant could also be a:
a. First Nations ad hoc group that has formed to do a specific language work plan; or
b. First Nations for-profit organization, provided that the activities for which they are requesting funding will not result in income generation for their sole benefit.
3. To be eligible for the ongoing programmatic stream, an applicant must also have a:
a. Long-term language plan or work plan in place with a minimum of two years of experience in providing First Nations languages revitalization services.
Application Steps:
Applicants may apply directly to Canadian Heritage or to First Nations Regionally Designated Organizations.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
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