Deadline: 12-Dec-2025
The Cultural Practices Grant (CPG) offers an important funding opportunity for B.C. First Nations and First Nations-led organizations to support the revitalization and celebration of cultural heritage.
The program is designed to strengthen cultural practices, facilitate intergenerational knowledge transfer, and foster activities that affirm identity, belonging, and meaningful roles within communities. Projects are also encouraged to promote collective safety and wellbeing, including both physical safety within communities and cultural and spiritual safety during project activities. Additionally, the CPG supports cultural practices that contribute to the prevention and healing from gender-based violence.
Applicants can request between $10,000 and $25,000 for eligible projects. While there is no requirement for cost-sharing, projects that rely on additional funding must provide proof of confirmed resources. Any costs exceeding the grant amount are the responsibility of the applicant.
Eligible applicants include recognized B.C. First Nations bands, Tribal Councils, not-for-profit societies, museums, cultural spaces, and schools led by B.C. First Nations, with at least 65% of board members being members of recognized B.C. First Nations. Urban and off-reserve First Nations organizations meeting the same governance requirements are also eligible. First Nations schools serving one community must submit applications through their respective Nation or Band Office.
Certain groups and organizations are not eligible for funding. Individuals, family groups, collectives, non-registered societies, for-profit businesses, religious organizations, government bodies, private clubs, and post-secondary institutions outside the B.C. First Nations community cannot apply. Applicants with incomplete reporting from previous FPCC or FPCF grants are also ineligible until their documentation is up to date.
The CPG provides a meaningful opportunity for B.C. First Nations communities to protect, share, and revitalize their heritage while promoting safety, identity, and intergenerational learning across generations.
For more information, visit First Peoples’ Cultural Council.