[BC-Wide] Elder Grant

The Elder Grant program supports BC First Nations elder groups by funding activities that enhance cultural connections, emotional health, physical well-being, mobility, inclusion, and belonging. Our goal is to ensure elders have meaningful experiences that enrich their lives and communities.

Who Can Apply

• B.C. First Nations  
• B.C. First Nation Elder Groups 

If you have questions on eligibility, please contact us by email at: elders@nrtf.ca.

Intake Frequency

• The annual intake and approval process will open each calendar year in May and close, the earlier of December or when the annual funding available has been exhausted.

Funding Amount

• Up to $8,000 per year

Eligible Funding Activities

We welcome a variety of projects, as long as they include a BC First Nations element. Whether your initiative supports academic growth, cultural learning, or innovative education, we encourage you to apply. Below are some examples of past projects, but we can’t wait to see the ideas you bring forward.

• Weekly language lessons (in-person/virtual)
• Reclaiming Our Voice workshops
• Elder language and culture camps
• Cultural storytelling and knowledge sharing
• Traditional medicine and wellness workshops
• Elders’ arts and crafts programs