Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous-led businesses (majority Indigenous ownership and control) - Indigenous organizations and enterprises - First Nations, Inuit, and Métis-led entities - Social enterprises with Indigenous leadership - Indigenous cultural and language organizations operating as businesses - Cooperatives with Indigenous majority ownership Note: Organizations must demonstrate Indigenous leadership in decision-making and operations. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Annual Grant: $300,000/year - Matching Requirement: None—100% of eligible expenses covered - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Funding Type: Operating/project-based funding - Multi-Year Eligibility: Renewable annually subject to continued eligibility and performance --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Indigenous language instruction and curriculum development - Salaries for language instructors and cultural educators - Language documentation, recording, and archival materials - Cultural immersion programming and workshops - Development of learning materials (digital, print, multimedia) - Training for language preservation specialists - Community cultural events and gatherings - Technology for language digitization and online learning platforms - Mentorship and intergenerational knowledge transfer programs - Indigenous cultural consultation and expertise fees --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application Requirement: Demonstrated commitment to Indigenous language preservation and cultural identity - Indigenous Leadership: Business must maintain Indigenous majority ownership and operational control throughout funding period - Reporting Obligation: Annual progress reports detailing language/culture outcomes and impact metrics - Expense Documentation: All expenditures must be supported by receipts and invoices - Community Benefit: Programming must demonstrate measurable benefit to Indigenous communities - Eligible Activities Focus: Expenses must directly strengthen Indigenous languages and cultural identity - Compliance: Funds cannot be used for non-eligible purposes; misuse may trigger repayment demands - Annual Review: Continued funding subject to performance evaluation and demonstrated impact