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The Braided Knowledge Grant supports projects that reflect the connected and holistic nature of B.C. First Nations arts, languages, cultures and heritage.
Braided Knowledge: Weaving B.C. First Nations’ Knowledge is a unique funding opportunity. Support for arts, languages and heritage is often divided into separate areas, even though they are closely connected and are central to B.C. First Nations cultures and ways of seeing the world.
All projects must have a mentorship component. Mentorship encourages cultural knowledge and practical skills are passed to new generations from expert knowledge holders, fluent speakers and artists.
Eligibility
FPCC’s Heritage Program supports projects by the 204 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.
FPCC respects the rights of all First Nations to deliver services to their communities. FPCC requires at least 65% of an organization’s board members/directors to include individuals from B.C. First Nations. They are the rightful stewards of their cultural heritage and are best equipped to lead the important work of protecting, sharing and revitalizing B.C. First Nations Heritage on these lands.
Eligible applicants include:
- Recognized B.C. First Nations bands or Tribal Councils
- Not-for-profit societies registered in B.C. in good standing and governed by B.C. First Nations individuals where at least 65% of directors are from recognized B.C. First Nations
- B.C. First Nations-led museums and cultural spaces where at least 65% of directors are from recognized B.C. First Nations
- Urban and off-reserve B.C. First Nations organizations where at least 65% of directors are from recognized B.C. First Nations
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 the program contact listed at the bottom of this page.
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.)
Information Session
View the info session below to help answer any questions you may have about the program, eligibility and how to apply.
How to Apply
Applications are received via the FPCC Grant Portal. Prior to applying, please review the two sets of guidelines below. The guidelines are optimized for accessibility purposes.
Applications may be submitted until 4:30 p.m. PT on March 13, 2026.
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FPCC’s Braided Knowledge Grant has been made possible with funding from the Indigenous Knowledge Holders Fund of RSF Social Finance.
Additional Resources
Tools & Resources
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 if you would like assistance with your grant application.
Please reach out to the Braided Knowledge Grant coordinator by February 27, 2026 (two weeks before the application deadline) to request feedback or if you have any questions about the application process. This includes eligibility, would like to discuss project planning and/or if you need support in completing your 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.
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.
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Program Contact
Kym Jones
Kym has mixed Gitxsan and British heritage and is a member of Gitwangak Band. She graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Anthropology and a Cultural Resource Management Certificate. Kym joined FPCC’s Heritage Program in 2020 and is the coordinator for the Braided Knowledge Grant.