Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI) 2018-2019 Funding Guide Application Deadline: Friday, December 15, 2017 Please retain this Language Program Funding Guide in your files. If your funding request is approved, the policies and information contained in this guide will be a useful resource. Please note that funding for fiscal year 2018-19 is subject to the renewal of the Aboriginal Languages Initiative by the Department of Canadian Heritage, and commitment of funds in the Federal Budget.
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 1 of 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS I) Introduction... 2 II) FPCC Overview... 2 III) Objectives Aboriginal Languages Initiative... 3 IV) ALI Program Specifics for 2018-2019... 3 V) Multi-year Agreements... 4 VI) Eligibility... 4 VII) How to Apply for the Aboriginal Languages Initiative... 5 SECTION 1: COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FORM... 6 PART A. Community Organization Information... 6 1. Applicant Identification... 6 2. Liability Insurance... 6 3. Mandate... 6 4. Experience... 6 5. Current/previous funding from FPCC:... 6 PART B. Language Project Information... 6 6. Total Funding... 6 7. Title of Project... 7 8. Language Strategy... 7 9. Target Group... 9 10. Project Description... 9 11. Project start and end date... 9 12. Project Activity & Objective Summary... 9 13. Project Team...10 14. Project Inclusion...10 15. Project Partnerships...10 16. Re-occurring Projects...10 17. Project Rationale...10 18. Evaluation Plan...10 19. Work Plan - Appendix 1...11 20. Communication Plan:...11 21. Key Strategies...11 22. Signing Authority...12 PART C. Budget...12 Eligible expenses:...12 In-kind contributions:...13 Ineligible expenses:...13 SECTION 2: ON-LINE LANGUAGE NEEDS ASSESSMENT...14 SECTION 3: IMPORTANT PROPOSAL INFORMATION...14 a. Application Tips:...14 b. Proposal Assessment:...14 c. Common reasons proposals are considered ineligible or some project expenses are not approved:...15 d. Contribution (financial) Agreement:...15 e. Reporting Requirements:...15 FPCC MAILING AND COURIER ADDRESS...16
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 2 of 16 I) INTRODUCTION The Aboriginal Languages Initiative Program (ALI) is administered by the First Peoples Cultural Council (FPCC) with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage (DCH), Aboriginal Peoples Program. FPCC has developed this ALI Program Funding Guide in response to the recommendations for improving the language program application process made by First Nations applicants, the Peer Review Committee, Council members and staff. This guide is a tool that applicants can use in developing quality proposals for their community language projects. This guide includes background on the FPCC, the administration of the ALI Program, background on the ALI Program and a breakdown of the step-by-step process for completing the required application forms and submitting a complete proposal. II) FPCC OVERVIEW The First Peoples Cultural Council was formed by the government of British Columbia in 1990 to administer the First Peoples Heritage, Language and Culture Program. FPCC is a unique Crown Corporation driven and governed by a Board of up to thirteen B.C. First Nations representatives. First Nations in British Columbia are also able to nominate an individual or apply themselves to represent one of 34 First Nations languages on the FPCC Advisory Council. The Advisory Council members relay up-to-date information on current FPCC programs and initiatives to their communities. FPCC aims to achieve sustainability and enable long-term stability for language, arts and cultural programming in B.C. About Us: To view information on FPCC Board of Directors, Staff and Governance, please visit the FPCC website. http://www.fpcc.ca/about-us Language Resources: For useful information on language revitalization and planning including Language Toolkit, Revitalization Information, Publications, and Glossary of Linguistic terms, please visit the FPCC website. http://www.fpcc.ca/language/ First Peoples Language Map of B.C.: To view the interactive map with content on the languages, First Nations and Community Champions, please visit the FPCC website. http://maps.fphlcc.ca/ Direct your enquiries to: Contact Name: Aboriginal Language Initiative Rachel Perkins Mailing/Courier Address: 1A Boat Ramp Road Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8M 1N9 Telephone: (250) 652-5952 or toll-free through Enquiry BC 1-800-663-7867 Email: rachel@fpcc.ca Website: www.fpcc.ca
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 3 of 16 III) OBJECTIVES ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES INITIATIVE Both FPCC and DCH recognize that initiatives that aim to preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages must be flexible and responsive to the broad range of community needs, goals and priorities, and that a concerted effort will be required to achieve all the objectives of the ALI program. All applicants must meet the requirements of the DCH, Aboriginal Peoples Program. Please note: Projects that provide direct language instruction must be held outside of Grade K- 12 classes or accredited course work; and Projects that develop new learning resources (or use existing learning resources) must have broad appeal and a detailed distribution plan. This year, priority will be given to: Projects that are participatory in nature, that involve sizable numbers of people, that focus on intergenerational transmission of Aboriginal languages; Projects that produce language resources that are accessible to all language communities, educational institutions and all Canadians; Projects that demonstrate innovative use of technology; and, Projects that have sought out partnerships (e.g. cash and/or in-kind) to achieve outcomes. IV) ALI PROGRAM SPECIFICS FOR 2018-2019 ALI project schedule for 2018 2019: Projects will commence on or after July 1, 2018 and must be completed by March 31, 2019. Available Funding: Funding levels vary between $25,000 and $50,000 Language and Culture Camps are eligible for $25,000 only Projects will be subject to installment payments based on the submitted cash flow form and work plan. There will be a 10% holdback until all satisfactory final reporting is submitted and approved. Timeline: Application Deadline: December 15, 2017 Application Review Period: December 2017 July 2018 Funding Notice: July 2018 Project term: July 2018 March 31, 2019 (YEAR 1) Final Report YEAR 1: April 30, 2019
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 4 of 16 V) MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENTS Multi-year funding is available for projects that span over two fiscal years: YEAR 1 : July 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 YEAR 2 : April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Should you chose to submit a multi-year application, you will need to complete, for each fiscal year: 2 different Resource and/or Participatory tables. (see Application Form, pp. 11-12; complete the appropriate tables based on the above dates, up to two per year.) 2 different budgets (complete the appropriate budget form twice, for YEAR 1 and YEAR 2) 2 different work plans (one per year) You can chose to submit for YEAR 1 only as funding will remain available in YEAR 2 should you wish to submit an application in the 2019-2020 call for applications (to be launched in Fall 2018). Applications for YEAR 2 only won t be accepted at this time. Two-year agreements are subject to the following terms: Funding will be issued per year (YEAR 1 funding will be issued in July 2018; YEAR 2 funding will be issued in May 2019) A YEAR 1 Final Report is required, including a narrative report and financial statements. (Due April 30, 2019) An updated project description, work plan, and budget for YEAR 2 are required in April 2019, indicating any changes for YEAR 2 activities and budget from the original proposal submitted in December 2017. These documents will not be subject to Peer Review. Projects are only eligible to receive YEAR 2 funding if all YEAR 1 activities are completed and YEAR 1 funding expended by March 31, 2019. VI) ELIGIBILITY Who is eligible to apply? Eligible applicants include the following not-for-profit, democratically controlled: Indigenous organizations incorporated under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act or under corresponding provincial or territorial legislation; independent Indigenous community groups that include ad-hoc committees defined as a temporary committee set up to do a specific task and are not a permanent standing committee; Indigenous service delivery and voluntary organizations; Indigenous academic institutions; Indigenous cultural, educational and recreational organizations/centres Indigenous youth and women s organizations; and non-indigenous organizations working in partnership with Indigenous organizations or Indigenous advisory committees in situations where Indigenous organizations or Indigenous community groups do not exist.
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 5 of 16 Who is not eligible to apply? Individuals Non-Aboriginal organizations (unless in partnership with Aboriginal organizations or Aboriginal advisory committees); For-profit organizations Federal departments and agencies; and Provincial/territorial and municipal governments and their agencies Communities not in good standing with FPHLCC/FPCF VII) HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES INITIATIVE There are two parts to complete when applying for funds: SECTION 1: ALI APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FORM AND APPENDICES, P. 5 SECTION 2: ON-LINE LANGUAGE NEEDS ASSESSMENT, P. 14 Please also read SECTION 3, P14: IMPORTANT PROPOSAL INFORMATION in this document for other important program information.
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 6 of 16 SECTION 1: COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FORM Include a cover letter with your completed Application for Funding Form. Please ensure all sections of the form are filled out. The form includes the following: PART A. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INFORMATION 1. Applicant Identification: This section asks applicants to enter all the general project contact information required for the ALI program. The contact information entered into this section will be used by FPCC staff to send all correspondence to and to request any additional information. Note that email is consistently used as a mode of communication throughout the proposal process. The name of the organization in the first box must be the legal name of the grant payee. The funding agreement and grant cheques will be made out to this name. Please ensure that it is the full, legal name of the payee and that it is spelled correctly. It is important to identify the language that your project is focusing on see First Peoples Cultural Council 34 Languages of BC List Link: http://www.fpcc.ca/files/pdf/fpcc_language_dialect_list_2013.pdf 2. Liability Insurance: Indicate if your organization has general liability insurance coverage ($2 million). This is a funding condition for organizations applying for ALI funding. 3. Mandate: Describe the programs and services the organization provides. State whether your organization is responsible or has a mandate for languages or culture in your community. 4. Experience: Please describe the expertise, skills, interest and experience that qualify your organization to undertake this project. What is your previous history in working with such issues? 5. Current/previous funding from FPCC: Please provide information on previous funding received from the Aboriginal Languages Initiative Program and/or FPHLCC. *Please contact the Language Programs Coordinator if you are not sure about previously funded projects. The majority of B.C. languages have been funded at one time. PART B. LANGUAGE PROJECT INFORMATION 6. Total Funding: Indicate the total funding amount requested from ALI for this project. This amount should be the same as your budget submission. Indicate YEAR 1 and YEAR 2 funding requests in the appropriate boxes, and the sum total in the third box. Grants must be between $25,000 and $50,000 per year. Language and Culture camps are eligible for $25,000 only.
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 7 of 16 You can chose to submit for YEAR 1 only as funding will remain available in YEAR 2 should you wish to submit an application in the 2019-2020 call for applications. 7. Title of Project: Indicate the title of your project. Use a brief but descriptive title. 8. Language Strategy: Indicate the primary strategy(ies) that best describe your project. The ALI supports community-based projects that contribute to the revitalization and preservation of Indigenous languages in Canada. Projects may include a maximum of two (2) strategies per year, within or across these categories. This is to ensure that your project will be achievable with the funding and time available. a. Participatory Strategies: Participatory strategies include any strategy that involves language training, such as immersion language nests, immersion language programming for children or youth, adult immersion language classes, language and culture camps, or other types of language programming. Immersion means ALL communication is carried out in the language; no English is used! Language immersion for children/youth (0-18 yrs): This strategy may cover Language Nest programs for children 0 5 years old, or any kind of language immersion programming for school-aged children and youth. The intent of language immersion programming is to increase the fluency of the participants. Literacy is not recommended for this language strategy. Different teaching approaches may be incorporated (oral language transmission, games, storytelling, Total Physical Response, and so on). Please note: You may use the space and resources available at the school as long as the project is not part of the K-12 curriculum, and there is no mandatory requirement to attend. Note that the Department of Canadian Heritage does not have the mandate for K-12 curriculum, and so does not fund projects that fall within this area. Language immersion for adults (19+): This strategy may cover Mentor-Apprentice, adult immersion language classes, or any other immersion programming for adults. The intent of this programming is to increase the fluency of the participants and to produce more language speakers, who may become language teachers or be involved in passing on the language to others in some way. Project recommendation: Language instruction should to be 100% immersion, oral language transmission. Learners are immersed in the language and communicate using their language. Literacy is not recommended. It is encouraged that these instruction classes are offered for a minimum of eight hours per week. Language and Culture Camp: Language learners participate in traditional and cultural activities where the emphasis is on language transmission. Families, youth and children build their
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 8 of 16 language proficiency along with cultural knowledge by interacting in the language with fluent Elders and knowledge keepers. Activities teach traditional knowledge and values, and nurture the relationships with the Elders and with the land. It is recognized that it is difficult to achieve an immersion environment in a culture camp setting, however the primary focus must be on the language. Participants can be supported to maximize their language learning through preparatory language learning activities before, and language review activities after the camp. Proposals for Language and Culture Camps should clearly demonstrate the anticipated language learning outcomes for the camp. **Note: Language and culture camps must involve a minimum of 10 days (2 weeks) of camp activities to be eligible for funding. Language and culture camps are eligible for a maximum of $25,000 per year. b. Resources (Archiving & Documentation) Strategies: Resource development strategies include any strategy that involves language documentation, archiving, or resource development. These projects should include a detailed distribution plan for how the resources will be shared and mobilized for use. The idea of documenting and archiving is to preserve a language while keeping in mind that there should be a plan to revive the language, making it available for community use and growth. Documentation and/or archiving: This may be done through creating and/or archiving print, audio and visual recordings of the language (e.g., dictionaries, stories, recording/translating of language with speakers). It can also involve transferring older recordings into a more accessible format, (e.g., digitization). Documentation can involve documenting writing systems, linguistic materials and cultural resources (i.e., traditions and ceremonies that are important resources for language revitalization). Example: A project focusing on recording fluent speakers of the language, followed by uploading the material to a website for community use. Activities include recording interviews with the speakers, transcribing interviews, creating a vocabulary list and uploading the material to the website. Communities focusing on documentation are asked to focus sharing language materials with all communities. FirstVoices: FirstVoices is FPCC s internationally-recognized online Indigenous language archiving and teaching resource that allows communities to document their language for future generations. FirstVoices provides state-of-the-art technologies, training and technical support to community language champions. Teams of fluent Elders and technically-savvy youth upload dictionaries, alphabets, songs, stories, words and phrases as well as audio and video to their community archives. Materials Development: This includes development, expansion or enhancement of language materials (i.e., tools used to learn or teach language). The materials may focus on all aspects of First Nations language and culture, including traditional First Nations literature, the
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 9 of 16 natural environment, traditional food preparations, origin stories, traditions relating to animals and plants, and so on. Curriculum development is not eligible under this category. Note that the Department of Canadian Heritage does not have the mandate for K-12 curriculum, and so does not fund projects that fall within this area. 9. Target Group: Check the boxes that best describe the target population group from your community that will participate in your project. Anticipated total number of participants: provide the total number of participants that you anticipate will participate in your project. 10. Project Description: Describe your project and all key activities and related deliverables. Think of: What is the purpose of your project? What you will do? (What activities will you do? What resources will you create?) Who will be involved? Who will participate? When will you do these activities/create the resources? How will participants benefit? How will the resources be used? How will you know if your project has been successful in achieving its goals? IMPORTANT: The Project Description is the most important part of your application. This is where you explain what your project is and how you will do it. It is essential that your project description is clear, succinct and complete! TIP: The Project Description should be developed as a last step, once all of the other templates have been completed. This is a summary of the proposed project. 11. Project start and end date: YEAR 1 projects may not start before July 2018 and must be complete by March 31, 2019. Projects spanning two years must be complete by March 31, 2020. We cannot fund any expenses incurred before the start date of your project (which must be between July 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018). If you incur expenses for your project before receiving written confirmation of your funding approval, you will be doing so at your own risk. 12. Project Activity & Objective Summary: Provide a summary of the key activities and objectives that will be completed with this funding. Include the deliverables (results) related to each activity. If you are applying for two years, include activities and results for YEAR 1 and YEAR 2, each. Project objectives must be results-based, measurable and achievable. Your objectives should align with the objectives of the ALI Program and the language strategy(ies) of your project. Be specific about what you want to achieve. Consider these questions to help you clarify your objectives: What will your project accomplish by the end of it?
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 10 of 16 What gaps/needs/issues will your project address? What change(s) will you make through your project? Who will be affected by these changes? Are these objectives realistic and achievable? Will you be able to clearly measure the success of the project? 13. Project Team: Provide the names, roles and responsibilities of all the team members who will participate in this project. 14. Project Inclusion: Provide the number of First Nations communities that will directly benefit from this project. Avoid saying all communities ; please be specific. Communities that directly benefit should be involved in the project in some way, and/or receive copies of resources created for their use. 15. Project Partnerships: Identify each of your project partners and explain the nature of the partnership. This section should identify how the various partners will contribute towards reaching the project objectives. Explain the different activities that each partner will be involved in, and point out how links will be made between and among partner. It is helpful (though not required) to provide letters of commitment or support from partners and stakeholders. 16. Re-occurring Projects: If any of the proposed activities are a continuation of those funded in previous fiscal years, please explain how the current proposed project differs from the ones completed previously. For continuing language transmission projects, a progression of language skills must be demonstrated. 17. Project Rationale: Explain why this project is needed. How do the project and its objectives meet the needs in the community? Describe how the project and its objectives meet the needs of the community Indicate how the need was determined Specify who the project will impact and how 18. Evaluation Plan: Describe your evaluation framework for the project. How will you know if your project has been successful? Consider: What indicators will tell you if the project has been successful? (For example: increased proficiency of participants, through language assessment survey) Who is responsible for ensuring that your project is on track and meeting the objectives? How often will you assess the progress of the project throughout the year? What reporting arrangements do you have with your partners? What information will you need to collect throughout the project to measure the results? Evaluation is an essential part of project planning. It helps you connect your objectives to your achievements, shows what worked well, and helps you understand what did not work so well.
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 11 of 16 19. Work Plan - Appendix 1: Using the template in Appendix 1, please complete the work plan with as much detail as possible. The work plan is a tool that describes the tasks required at each step of the project. All sections must be completed, and it must be signed by an authorized signing authority at your organization and attached to your application. If you are submitting a two-year proposal, you must submit a separate work plan for YEAR 1 and YEAR 2. Preparing your work plan: The work plan model contains three steps: preparation, implementation, and reporting on results. Each step has four sections that need to be completed. Tasks: Clearly describe the specific tasks that need to be completed at each step of the project. The tasks must be clearly linked to the key activities identified in the project proposal Timeline: Clearly indicate when each task starts and ends Deliverables: Clearly describe what products will be delivered at the end of each task Person responsible: Clearly indicate who will be responsible for ensuring that the task is completed How your work plan is assessed: Your work plan is assessed according to the clarity with which each step of the project is designed, and it s alignment with information provided in the project proposal and budget attached to the application (including dates, duties and budget items). 20. Communication Plan: An effective communication plan has two or three clear approaches that link to the project objectives. It identifies the priority groups and others that will be reached and indicates the methods of communications that will be used to reach them. Outline how you will communicate the outcome of this project to your target or priority groups. Many project strategies include community-based communication services, media, information sessions, meetings and presentations, web-based information, radio and television appearances and newspaper articles. 21. Key Strategies: There are two main types of strategies: participatory activities (P. 11 of the application form) resource development activities (P. 12 of the application form) Fill out one table for each strategy (type of activity) you intend to complete in the project. To ensure that your project is achievable with the available time and funding, please limit your project to a maximum of two strategies. For example: one development of a language resource and one participatory activity; OR two development of resources; OR two participatory activities. This information should align with what is in your work plan. If you are submitting a two-year proposal, please fill out separate tables for each year of the project. For example, if you are holding adult language immersion classes for two years, please fill out the Participatory Activity table twice: once for YEAR 1 and once
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 12 of 16 for YEAR 2. Add an extra column for the second year, or duplicate the table on an additional page. TIP: Be as specific as possible, especially when providing the number of resources, courses, hours, participants, etc. Avoid using wide ranges or general terms. 22. Signing Authority: The completed proposal must be signed by an authorized signatory of your organization (someone with signing authority). This person understands the nature of the obligations under the ALI program and declares that all the information is accurate and complete. PART C. BUDGET Please complete the Budget Template with as much detail as possible. Projects supported under the ALI Program will receive a Contribution Agreement detailing reporting requirements and approved budget details. Your budget should align with your proposed activities. If you are submitting a two-year proposal, please fill out separate budget tables for each year of the project. See Project Budget Form - Appendix II. Note the following important points about your budget: Grant requests may be between $25,000 and $50,000 per year. Language and Culture Camps are eligible for a maximum of $25,000 per year only. The budget form must be completed and signed. The budget form must identify all project revenues, including in-kind support and leveraged funding. Include information on any other funds requested for the proposed activities, including the source of funds and how they will be applied against the budget. The project costs must be separate from the administrative costs. Provide detailed information on how each cost is calculated in the notes section of this form. A self-calculating form is provided. Eligible expenses: We can only consider project-related expenses incurred between the project s start and end dates, which can be of cash and in-kind value. Eligible expenses may include: Administration Expenses: (15%) Bookkeeping services Office supplies, telephone, fax, utilities, postage and courier Photocopying and printing Office rent Audit and legal fees Consultant/Professional Fees: Elder honoraria Professional services (i.e. videographer, A/V technician, linguist)
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 13 of 16 Cook / bus driver Equipment Expenses: (15%) equipment rental/service/purchase (the organization must maintain an inventory of all materials and equipment in excess of $2,000); Travel (expenses related to travel other than meetings): fuel per diems (reimbursement may not exceed the National Joint Council Travel Directive) transportation / accommodation in Canada Meeting & Venue Expenses: rental costs for facilities specifically required for the project and/or project activities insurance directly related to project activities site venue expenses room rental related to meetings transportation / accommodation in Canada related to meetings Communications: promotion and communications for outreach (e.g. flyers, posters, etc.) postage related to distribution of resources printing and publishing (books, booklets, etc.) website upload and updates Other Expenses: salaries and employee benefits directly related to the delivery of the project (each salaried position must be identified along with the rate of pay for each position); training directly related to the successful delivery of the proposed activities; In-kind contributions: In-kind contributions are considered real contributions to the cost of the proposed project but are not reimbursable. Donated goods and services may be considered in-kind contributions if they: are essential to your project s success; are eligible and would otherwise have to be purchased or paid for by you; can be measured at fair market value (in relation to similar goods and services); and are balanced by an equal revenue in your budget (total in-kind expenses must equal total in-kind revenues). Ineligible expenses: Allowances, stipends or honoraria for attendance in a course or an activity Festivals and gatherings (e.g. conferences, Pow Wow) Development of regular accredited curriculum Employment training programs Contingency and miscellaneous fees Deficit recovery Annual meetings, executive or Board/Band meetings
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 14 of 16 Core funding for the organization or group or Band (e.g. staffing) Honoraria for Board members Capital construction and renovation NOTE: We cannot fund expenses incurred before the start date of your project (which must be between July 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. If you incur expenses for your project before receiving written confirmation of your funding approval, you will be doing so at your own risk. SECTION 2: ON-LINE LANGUAGE NEEDS ASSESSMENT All ALI applicants are required to complete an on-line language needs assessment at the time of your application. This is a detailed needs assessment that assists FPCC with assessing the status of B.C. First Nations languages. The instructions for submitting the language needs assessment can be found at the following link: www.fpcc.ca/language/programs/lna SECTION 3: IMPORTANT PROPOSAL INFORMATION a. Application Tips: The proposal review process is much quicker when applicants submit complete and comprehensive proposals. To prevent delays or extra work, please review your proposal carefully before submitting it. Complete and sign the Application Checklist (cover page of the Application Form) to be sure your proposal is complete. Please contact the Language Programs staff at FPCC if you have any questions at all while preparing your proposal. We are happy to help! b. Proposal Assessment: A Proposal Review Committee (PRC) will review and assess eligible proposals. Each proposal is rated on a point system based on the following categories: Demonstration of strategies that promote the transmission of language and participation from the community Relevance to ALI objectives Clear objectives and deliverables Demonstration that language revitalization is the primary focus Realistic and balanced budget, which identifies other sources of revenue and other resources required to complete the project
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 15 of 16 Collaborative and/or partnership support Demonstrated community support Demonstrates best value for investment of public funds Overall merit of project c. Common reasons proposals are considered ineligible or some project expenses are not approved: Application deadline not met ALI program criteria not met Insufficient detail in budget or ineligible expenses in budget Insufficient detail in the project objectives and activities Failure to sign the application form and/or by an authorized representative (Tribal Chief, Chief, Councilor, General Manager) Failure to demonstrate community support by including a Band Council Resolution (B.C.R -or a letter signed by the Band Chief or Band Councillor), incorporation documents or community letters of support Failure to submit a completed on-line needs assessment Failure to use the current fiscal year application form Previous reporting of past FPHLCC projects has not been completed by the deadline date d. Contribution (financial) Agreement: Successful applicants will receive a financial agreement for signature. This agreement will specify the terms and conditions for the project. As stated in the financial agreement, you are required to submit financial statements and progress reports in addition to the final project report. e. Reporting Requirements: In accordance with the letter of offer and contribution agreement, you will be expected to submit progress reports on specific dates and a final project report on what was done when the funding period is completed. The date for the final report will be set in the agreement and the letter of offer. It will also include any other items required for submission, such as financial statements. Please note that you are required to publicly acknowledge the financial support you received from the Department of Canadian Heritage and FPCC. Such acknowledgment should appear in your project materials and be included in your project report. It should also be mentioned during any project-related events or when talking to the media about your project. The Aboriginal Languages Initiative reporting forms and requirements will be provided to those successful applicants with directions on how to complete them. These will be included when the funding is distributed.
Aboriginal Languages Initiative Funding Guide 2018 2019 Page 16 of 16 FPCC MAILING AND COURIER ADDRESS Submit Proposals by 4:30 PM Friday, December 15, 2017 to: Aboriginal Languages Initiative Program First Peoples Cultural Council 1A Boat Ramp Road, Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8M 1N9 Applications must be submitted in hard copy. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. EMAILS AND FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Contact: Rachel Perkins, Language Program Associate Telephone: (250) 652-5952 extension 208 or toll-free through Enquiry BC at 1-800-663-7867