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.
How to Apply
Who Can Apply
- B.C. First Nations
- B.C. First Nation Elder Groups
- BC First Nation organizations that support First Nation Elders
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, remaining open for two weeks.
Funding Amount
- Up to $8,000 per year
Eligible Funding Activities
- 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, funding for individuals is not eligible.
Can our Elder group receive funding for attending national or annual gatherings?
Yes, Elders groups can apply to attend the National and Annual Elders’ Gathering.
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- The Elders Grant application is hosted on the NRT Grant Portal, to apply please click on the link below or on the top right of the screen to create an NRT Portal Account.
- Approval Process: To ensure fair and equitable access, NRT will use a lottery process to determine which eligible applications will be approved for funding. Selection will consider available funding, project capacity, and regional distribution. Applicants will be notified of the funding decision following the lottery process. If an applicant does not respond or complete required next steps on time, NRT may run another lottery.
- 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: May 15, 2026
Close: May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM
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.
Application
Application submissions
Open: May 15, 2026
Close: May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM
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.
Success Stories New Aiyansh Elder Activities