Update: Details on the 2026-27 Language Vitality Program can be found on the program page.
Funding is now available for 2025-26 up to 2027-28 to support community-based projects that revitalize First Nations languages in B.C. This funding supports eligible organizations to implement projects that create fluent speakers, document the languages, and/or develop strategic language revitalization plans.
As we continue to improve our funding process for communities, you will notice that the Language program call for applications has changed. Last year we responded to the reduced funding levels for language grants by asking eligible communities and organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to share their language program funding needs.
We are now inviting those who submitted an EOI to complete our new Language program combined application. This process has a single application form for the following language programs: Pathways to Language Vitality, Reclaiming My Language, Language Documentation and Technology Program and Language Revitalization Planning Program.
The application deadline has been extended to August 6th, 2025.
2025 Language Funding Application Process
This year, FPCC is also pleased to offer multi-year funding for up to three years, from 2025 to 2028. Applicants may apply for up to three years of funding in a single application, according to the funding category. This new multi-year funding will support project continuity and succession planning for recipients.
FPCC’s Language Program offers four different funding categories which have been adapted from our Pathways to Language Vitality program: Rise, Roots, Grow and Flourish funding. Indigenous languages are deeply tied to the land; the Rise, Roots, Grow and Flourish funding model reflects cycles of growth and the flourishing potential of language revitalization work within communities. These funding categories are responsive to the varying levels of experience and capacity that exist across language teams in the province.
This combined application and multi-year funding approach will streamline the application and reporting process saving applicants time and resources.
Language Program Options
Rise Funding (up to $25,000): funding is offered for a single year. This funding is suitable for smaller teams that are just getting started on their language revitalization journey and have just one or two project areas, or for teams that have limited capacity to take on larger projects.
Roots Funding (up to $60,000 for Year 1, and up to $120,000 for Year 2): Roots funding is offered for up to two years with the potential for continuation for a third year and can include multiple strategies. This funding is suitable for smaller teams that have experience working on language revitalization and are starting to expand into new areas.
Grow Funding (up to $100,000 for Year 1, and up to $200,000 for Year 2): Grow funding is offered for up to two years with the potential for continuation for a third year and can include multiple strategies. This funding is suitable for groups that have begun or are about to begin the process of developing a strategic language plan with their community.
Flourish Funding (up to $150,000 for Year 1, and up to $300,000 for Years 2 and 3): Flourish funding is offered for three years and includes a minimum of three strategies. This funding is suitable for well-established teams that have a language plan in place and are actively implementing multiple language revitalization strategies across domains in the community.
*Please note that funding options for those applying for a September start date have been adjusted. Please see the Language Program page for more information and to view the guidelines.
The amount of funding within each category is subject to availability.
Resources
Below you will find resources in different formats that explain how our Language Program funding application process has changed.
- For a visual overview of our new application process, watch the information video:
How to Apply
Applications are received via the FPCC Grant Portal.
Prior to submitting an application, please read the program guidelines and FPCC guidelines below.
If you are unsure if your community or language organization submitted an EOI or you have questions about accessing Language Program funding, please contact us at: languagegrant@fpcc.ca
FPCC Language Programs are funded by the Indigenous Languages Component of the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.
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Learn more
Find more information on FPCC’s Language Programs here.
Read community stories about Language grant recipients here.
View Language resources here.
Visit the Language Toolkits here.
View all current FPCC funding opportunities here.
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