The New Relationship Trust and the First Nation communities realize the importance of our youth. Accordingly, the NRT Board of Directors identified youth as a strategic priority. Our youth provide the key to a healthy and vital future. The ongoing support and participation of this group is essential to strong, healthy Nations.

The New Relationship Trust allocated $250,000 for 2014-2015 to assist British Columbia First Nation youth in their communities.

Who Can Apply?

The Youth Grant Initiative is available to BC First Nations youth groups at the community level. Priority will be given to youth groups. This grant can also be used for Youth Groups wanting to attend the Gathering Our Voices Annual conference.

Initiative Objectives

The purpose of this initiative is to provide incentive for First Nations youth groups to implement projects that promote capacity development.

For the purpose of this initiative, capacity building is defined as enhancing knowledge, abilities, skills

and processes in such areas as:

• Leadership
• Team building
• Mentorship
• Language & Culture

Examples of Ineligible Expenses or Projects

• Projects currently funded under another NRT initiative with an outstanding final report
• Tuition, fees and school related costs
• Administration costs and overhead costs
• Honorariums or existing staff wages or salaries
   

Maximum Initiative Contributions

The maximum amount available is $2,000 per Youth Group/First Nation/Community.

Application Checklist (Please submit all documentation in application):

• Completed and Signed Application Form
• Short Description (attached/typed) how funding will build capacity, leadership and/or mentorship for BC First Nation Youth at the community level. Description should be no more than 2 pages.
• Budget breakdown of all expenses
• Provide description of project, information about BC First Nation Youth group and how the project will benefit BC First Nations communities
• Letter of support from the local BC First Nation government

Approval / Evaluation Process

Applications will be reviewed by Selection Committee and must meet all project requirements.

Reporting Requirements

If successful in your application, your Youth group will be required to submit a final report with participant and all financial information. The name of a contact person is also required for follow-up at the completion of your funded project. The narrative report will discuss how the Youth built capacity and leadership in your community. Other materials, including pictures, participant and project evaluations are also encouraged, and may be published in the NRT Voices Newsletter.

Deadline Date

Grants awarded are ongoing until funds are exhausted.

Applications and proposals can be delivered by fax, emailed or dropped off in person to:

New Relationship Trust

BC First Nation Youth Grant Initiative 2013/14

Suite 1008-100 Park Royal South

West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2

Attention: Lana Plante, Project Officer

Faxed to: 604-925-3348

or E-mailed to: lplante@nrtf.ca

Only one application will be accepted per Youth group/community.