Michif language revitalization is at a pivotal moment. In support of Aan Michif Piikishkwaytaak: MNBC’s 10-Year Michif Language Revitalization Plan, the Ministry of Culture, Heritage & Language is pleased to offer three grants to fund learning initiatives and activities that promote or celebrate the Michif language in BC.
For more details about each grant, including eligibility criteria, funding amount, application guide, and application form, click below to jump to that section of the webpage.
The application deadline for the 2026 Michif Language Grants is Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm (PST).
To support prospective applicants, the Ministry hosted an information webinar to walk through the grants and the new application portal. While that webinar has passed, we have a recording of the session available below. We encourage those who have questions or who are applying for the first time to listen to the webinar before reaching out to the team with questions.
Listen to Grants Information Session
To support applying through the new application portal, please read the Grant Application Guide:
Michif Language Grant Application Guide
If you have questions, please review the Grants Information Session and the Application Guide linked above. After that, you can contact chl@mnbc.ca for support with planning or completing your application. Grants will be issued to successful applicants in three installments.
Michif Learning Initiatives Grant
| Project Eligibility | Initiatives that support Michif learning and teaching |
|---|---|
| Documents | |
| Applicant Eligibility | Chartered Communities Organizations with MNBC partnerships |
| Maximum Grant | $30,000 |
Michif Language Celebration Grant
| Project Eligibility | Virtual or in-person language gatherings or events that promote or share information about Michif languages and encourage new learners |
|---|---|
| Documents | |
| Applicant Eligibility | Chartered Communities |
| Maximum Grant | $10,000 |
Specialized Michif Projects Grant
| Project Eligibility | Specialized projects that contribute to the Michif learning community |
|---|---|
| Documents | |
| Applicant Eligibility | Individual Métis Citizens |
| Maximum Grant | $10,000 |