B.C. Language Initiative (BCLI)2018–2019

Funding Application Form


When completing this BCLI application form, please refer to the funding guide entitled B.C.

Language Initiative Program Funding Guide 2018–2019. The guide provides detailed

information on all the items that you are required to address in this application form. If you require

assistance with your application, please contact the First Peoples’ Cultural Council at 250-652-5952.


B.C. Language Initiative (BCLI) 2018–2019

Application Form

Application Checklist
Only complete applications will be accepted. Supporting documents will vary depending on
your status as an applicant. Please use this list to indicate that your application is complete.
Application Form
Cover letter (dated and signed)
Application Form is complete (all sections are filled out) and signed by an authorized representative
Project Budget Form is complete and attached (ensure all budget categories are fully described and that line items correctly add up to the total amount requested)
Community Support
A minimum of three (3) dated and signed letters of support are attached (from community, partners, etc.)
Governance Documentation
For Bands: Band Council Resolution (dated and signed) OR a letter of support signed by the Band Manager or Chief or Councilor is attached
OR
For Societies/Organizations: a letter (dated and signed) by the Executive Director or General Manager
Language Needs Assessment
An Online Language Needs Assessment has been completed for this funding year, and the summary is attached
(Please see the instructions for filling out the LNA here:

I confirm that all applications materials as checked above are complete and submitted on or before April 25, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
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Signature Date
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Print Name & Title

B.C. Language Initiative (BCLI) 2018–2019

Application Form

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1a. Applicant Information
First Nation or Organization (payee name):
Primary Contact Person: / Telephone:
Title: / Email:
Secondary Contact Person: / Telephone:
Title: / Email:
Mailing Address / City/Town / Postal Code
Fax:
First Nation (s) Affiliated with Organization Applying:
1b. Language Information:
Language: / Dialect (if applicable):
Language Needs Assessment #: _____ (Should be a current LNA).
1c.How did you hear about this program?
Please let us know how we’re doing in communicating about funding opportunities. How did you hear about this funding call?
FPCC email
FPCC website
Social Media (Facebook or Twitter – circle one) / Community newsletter
Word of mouth
2. Organization Information Organization Structure
Describe your organization’s experience in delivering language projects.
3. Project Title and Summary
Project Title:
Project Summary (In one paragraph, briefly summarize your proposed project. Your summary should include Key Activities and Outcomes.)
4. Project Context
How does this project fit within your overall language revitalization plan? Is it a reoccurring project? How does it support or how is it supported by other language projects?
5. Primary Population Group
Who are the primary participants for this language project? Please check all boxes that apply.
Young children (5 and under) School-aged children (6–12) Youth (13–18)
Adults (19+) Other please identify ______
6. Number of Project Participants Involved in Your Language Project
Note: not all Elders are language speakers.
# of Elders / # of Youth (13-18 yrs) / # of Children (0-5 yrs) / # of Adults
# of Speakers (Elders + other speakers) / # of Contractors / # of Cultural Experts / # of Community Leaders
Total # of Participants:
7. Which BCLI Language Strategy Best Describes Your Language Project?
Please choose one of the strategies below:
Immersion Programming (children or adults)
Traditional and Cultural Language Programming
Documentation, Recording and Digitization
Materials Development
FirstVoices Development: Language Archiving using FirstVoices Technology/FirstVoices Language Tutor
Language Planning
8. Community Information: Inter-community Collaboration
Note: Please read page 5 of the funding guide for requirements for multiple applications from the same community.
Is this project in collaboration with other neighbouring communities, organizations, or language groups?
Yes No
If yes, list the name of the organization or group and describe how they will be actively involved in the project.
If no, please explain why collaboration is not possible.
9. Project Team
Name / Role and Qualifications
e.g. Language Teacher, B.Ed degree
10a. Work Plan Summary
Describe the overall goal for your project. Identify yourkey objectives, and list the activities required to achieve your objectives.
10b. Work Plan Chart – YEAR 1
Fill out the Work Plan chart below to identify the key activities for your project, what the outcomes will be, when they will be completed, and who will complete them. Add another page as necessary.
Month / Activity / Outcome / Who?
10c. Work Plan Chart – YEAR 2
Fill out the Work Plan chart below to identify the key activities for your project, what the outcomes will be, when they will be completed, and who will complete them. Add another page as necessary.
Month / Activity / Outcome / Who?
11. Evaluation Plan
Describe your evaluationplan for the project. How will you know if your project has been successful? If your project involves teaching language, how will you know how much was learned? If your project involves creating resources, how will you know if they are used? Who will be responsible for monitoring the project? For Language and Culture Camps, please provide a participant pre- and post-evaluation form.
12. Language Teaching Methodology **Language Teaching Projects only**
If your project involves teaching language, please describe which method(s) of language training/instruction you will use. Identify the growth of language proficiency anticipated (i.e. low beginner to mid beginner)
13. Sharing, Mobilization and Continuation
13a. Sharing
If new materials are being produced or revised, how will they be shared with your community, schools and other communities? (e.g. materials printed and available for distribution, templates added to website, etc.)
All materials created with FPCC funding should be distributed at no cost (perhaps with the exception of printing and mailing costs). If your organization is planning to charge for distribution of these materials, please explain. Accessibility to resources is a mandatory part of this project. How will you ensure materials and resources developed are fully accessible to membership of the nation language?
13b. Mobilization
If you are creating resources, how will you mobilize them for use in the community? (i.e. provide a training session on how to use the resource)
13c. Continuation
If your project involves language teaching, how will you identify opportunities for participants to continue their learning?
14a. Project Budget: YEAR 1 (Maximum grant: $100,000)
Examples of eligible expenses:
  • Professional Fees (Honoraria – Elders, speakers)
  • Maximum $200 per day for contractors i.e., language consultant/linguist, researcher, transcriber, instructor, etc.
  • Rental of recording equipment and/or computer (provide rental quote)
  • Printing costs of materials and signage (i.e. for publication of books)
  • Maximum 10% of administration costs (i.e., for bookkeeping, supplies, postage, photocopying, etc.)
  • Resource materials specific to language project (i.e. tapes, CDs, videos)
  • Food or gas expenditures (reasonable and necessary costs only)

Expense Description / FPCC Grant Amount / In-kind & Other Funding
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Total In-kind Other Funding Source Contribution / $
Total FPCC Funding Requested: / $
Total FPCC and Other Funding: / $
14b. Project Budget: YEAR 2 (Maximum grant: $100,000)
Examples of eligible expenses:
  • Professional Fees (Honoraria – Elders, speakers)
  • Maximum $200 per day for contractors i.e., language consultant/linguist, researcher, transcriber, instructor, etc.
  • Rental of recording equipment and/or computer (provide rental quote)
  • Printing costs of materials and signage (i.e. for publication of books)
  • Maximum 10% of administration costs (i.e., for bookkeeping, supplies, postage, photocopying, etc.)
  • Resource materials specific to language project (i.e. tapes, CDs, videos)
  • Food or gas expenditures (reasonable and necessary costs only)

Expense Description / FPCC Grant Amount / In-kind & Other Funding
$ / $
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Total In-kind Other Funding Source Contribution / $
Total FPCC Funding Requested: / $
Total FPCC and Other Funding: / $
14c. Finance Personnel
Does your organization have a designated person dealing with your finances (bookkeeper or accountant)? Please provide name, title and contact information.
Yes_____ No_____
Name: / Title:
Email: / Telephone
15. Signing Authority:
I , ______, declare that the information in this application is accurate and complete. The application is submitted on behalf of the organization with its full knowledge and consent.If financial funding is approved it will be used only for the purposes specified in this application.
I am not part of this project and may not receive payment(s). I have considered any other Conflict of Interest notions before signing.
After signing, the organization thatI represent agrees to honour the terms and conditions for any funding contract issued by the FPCC respecting this proposal.Any debts incurred by this project will be the responsibility of the applicant organization.
NAME: ______TITLE: ______
SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______

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