The New Relationship Trust (NRT) is an independent not-for-profit corporation dedicated to administering and mobilizing a permanent pool of capital to serve and empower First Nation communities in B.C. and support them in building resilient and thriving communities on their own terms.
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New Relationship Trust offers a range of funding initiatives supporting First Nation communities, organizations, and individuals through their journey towards greater self-sufficiency. The feature program is Nation Building which focuses on providing funding to First Nation communities on almost any project/activity that supports their unique path towards their own version of nationhood.
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The Nation Building Grant program is now officially closed for 2024. We’d like to extend our gratitude to all the BC First Nations, Tribal Councils, and Indigenous organizations that applied this year. Your dedication to strengthening governance, community resilience, and self-determination is inspiring, and we’re proud to support such impactful nation building initiatives.
As always, this program provides multi-year funding to help Nations build institutional and governance capacity based on their own self-determined priorities. We look forward to seeing the incredible projects and initiatives take shape in the coming months.
Stay tuned for next year’s intake, opening in May 2025. Until then, thank you for your continued efforts in reclaiming and rebuilding the sovereignty and strength of your communities.
As of October 1st, several key funding opportunities from New Relationship Trust are now open for applications. These funds are designed to support Indigenous communities and businesses across BC in meaningful ways:
🌟 Indigenous Labour Market Fund: Empowering Indigenous people to participate in the labour market through skills training, job creation, and employment support.
🌟 Declaration Act Engagement Fund: Supporting meaningful engagement between Indigenous Nations and the Province of BC to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
🌟 BC Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund: Helping Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities establish and grow their cannabis-related businesses in the emerging market.
To learn more about these funds and to apply, visit our website today! Let’s continue building stronger, self-sustaining Indigenous communities together.
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