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Funding to support B.C. First Nations efforts to develop infrastructure projects that braid together arts, culture, heritage and language activities.
The Braided Infrastructure Program (BIP) is provided by the FPCC Heritage and Arts Programs. Up to $70,000 in funding is available for B.C. First Nations infrastructure projects that conserve, repair or develop B.C First Nations’ cultural heritage, arts and language infrastructure.
This could include:
- Historical and cultural places, archives, and cultural heritage collections that are of collective value to B.C. First Nations
- Construction or renovation of a permanent designated space to connect cultural
- Physical infrastructure such as buildings, trails and structures that support public and community access to the:
- Stories of historic places and the places themselves
- Knowledge transfer of histories and cultural practices, crafts or trades
- Cultural materials that support telling the stories of historic sites and the transmission of community memory and traditional practices, arts, and trades
- Art, music and cultural materials and forms
Eligibility
FPCC Programs support recognized B.C. First Nations communities and B.C.-based First Nations-led organizations whose mandate or focus includes the revitalization of First Nations’ heritage and arts.
The following are eligible to apply:
- B.C. First Nations communities
- B.C First Nations governments, bands and tribal councils
- B.C. First Nations-led organizations located in B.C.
Additional heritage funding may be accessed through Heritage BC, Department of Canadian Heritage, Vancouver Foundation, Telus Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact bip@fpcc.ca.
If you have questions about registering your organization as a society please see this resource with information on how to form a society in B.C. (Please note: This document is for reference only, FPCC is not able to provide advice on setting up a society.)
How to Apply
Applications are received via the FPCC Grant Portal. Please review the FPCC Funding Guidelines and BIP guidelines to determine if you meet the program criteria, then click the APPLY NOW button to access the grant portal.
Applications may be submitted until 4:30 p.m. PT May 26, 2025.
Watch the Information Video
Please view the video below for more information about the program, guidelines and application process.
Please note: The 2025-26 Braided Infrastructure Program differs from the Heritage Infrastructure Program. The BIP funding amounts, delivery and project timeline are shorter.
To account for the shorter timeline, the funding delivery and reporting processes have been adjusted accordingly. We will also prioritize applications that demonstrate projects that are ready to start and can be completed within the 10-month timeline. Please review the timelines information in the guidelines carefully.
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The Braided Infrastructure Program is funded by the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation through the Province of British Columbia.
We are here to support you!
Program staff are available to support you with your application. Contact the program staff listed at the bottom of this page, at least two weeks before the application deadline, if you would like assistance with your grant application.
Applications are completed on FPCC’s Grant Portal which functions best when used on a laptop or desktop computer. For applicants that require assistance with technology, we recommend having a friend, family member or someone they trust to assist them with completing and submitting the application.
Tools and Resources
Funding Process
We are here to ensure that the funding application process is as easy as possible and offer a convenient online portal so applicants can more easily apply for programs and submit reports. For additional information please visit the Funding Process page.
Page image provided by Tina Robinson (Blackfish clan, Ginaaxangiik tribe, Lax Kw’alaams).
Program Contact
Lucas Roque
Lucas joined FPCC’s Heritage team in July 2022 and is supporting the Heritage Infrastructure Program grants.
Lucas has worked with indigenous and non-indigenous communities from many countries as a UNESCO expert, helping them plan and implement Intangible Cultural Heritage safeguard plans.