Vancouver – The New Relationship Trust (NRT) is pleased to announce funding for fiscal year 2019 – 2020! This year, NRT will continue to support First Nations initiatives in five areas: Governance Capacity, Economic Development, Language & Culture, Education, and Youth & Elders. Each strategic area was identified by First Nations in British Columbia (BC) as critical areas where funding support is required.
The opening and closing dates for NRT initiatives is as follows:
| Initiative | Open Date | Close Date |
| Direct Support | April 9, 2019 | May 16th, at noon |
| Elders Grant | April 11, 2019 | May 23rd |
| Youth Grant | April 11, 2019 | May 23rd |
| Youth Language | April 11, 2019 | Until funds are exhausted |
| Equity Matching | April 15, 2019 | Until funds are exhausted |
| Bursaries | April 16, 2019 | June 6th at noon |
| Scholarships | April 18, 2019 | June 13th at noon |
| Nation Governance | April 22, 2019 | May 31st at noon |
| Tribal Council Policy | May 6, 2019 | Until funds are exhausted |
| Kindergarten – Grade 12 | September 3, 2019 | Until funds are exhausted |