New Aiyansh Elder Activities
Building Connection, Culture, and Joy for Elders In the heart of New Aiyansh, the Elders Centre has become more than just a gathering place—it’s a space for healing, laughter, and cultural connection….
Elders 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.
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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
- Virtual language lessons
- Language immersion sessions
- Reclaiming Our Voice workshops
- Elder language and culture camps
- Annual Elders Gathering participation
- National Elders Gathering attendance
- Cultural storytelling and knowledge sharing
- Traditional medicine and wellness workshops
- Elders’ arts and crafts programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can individual Elders apply for this funding directly?
No, individual Elders cannot apply directly. Applications must come from First Nations elder groups or organizations in BC, who will manage and administer the funds for Elder-focused activities.
Can our Elder group receive funding for attending national or annual gatherings?
Yes, elder groups can receive funding to participate in national or annual Elders Gatherings, provided these gatherings promote cultural connections, knowledge sharing, and community engagement.
When will our Elder group receive the funding payments?
Your Elder group will receive an advance payment upon application approval. The final payment is provided after your group submits and receives approval of the final activity report.
How to Apply
- Download, review and complete the Elder Grant Application.
- If you have questions or want to discuss a potential project, please contact us at elders@nrtf.ca and we will arrange a time to connect with you.
Application
Application submissions
Open: Closed, as funds were exhausted.
Close: May 13th as funds are exhausted.
Final Report Template
If you have completed your project, please download and complete the final report template and send it to the contact listed on the form.