Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth

National Association of Friendship Centres

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth

Announcement

Metro Vancouver and BC Provincial Region

We are happy to announce that the Government of Canada, through the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (AAND) has confirmed that there will not be any significant changes to the CCAY program for the upcoming year, and as such we are now making the interim call an:

OFFICIAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2013-14 YEAR!

Because the interim call has been posted for some time, we are going to extend the deadline by two weeks.

YOUR NEW DEADLINE IS APRIL 19th, 2013

Two key points to note:

1. AANDC stressed that as the program has been refocused, it would no longer accept applications for solely cultural programs. The main goal is to reduce the barriers that enable urban Aboriginal youth participation in the economy.
2. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your project meets the 4 main goals:
   1. engage urban Aboriginal youth and other stakeholders in planning, development and delivery of programs and services to reduce barriers to urban Aboriginal youth participation in the economy.
   2. projects and programs that support urban Aboriginal youth in reducing barriers to their participation in the economy
   3. cultural and language development, preservation and revitalization in relation to the above mentioned initiatives and projects
   4. projects that assist urban Aboriginal youth in realizing their leadership potential through volunteer and social enterprise activities

All submissions must correspond with the format of the application and follow the Funding Agreement Operational Guidelines. Application, program resources and templates are available here.

Applications will not be accepted by email or fax and the BCAAFC will not be responsible for any lost, misdirected or late applications. Three (3) signed original applications and one (1) electronic copy of the application in word format on CD, must be sent. Please ensure each copy is exactly the same. Applications should be enclosed in a three-ring binder or duo tang. Do not bind with staples or cerlox. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Applications for projects must be received at the BCAAFC office no later than Friday, April 19th, 2013 at 4:30 PM PST at the following address:

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
#200 – 506 Fort St.
Victoria, BC V8W 1E6
Attn: Naomi Graham
Cultural Connections Program Manager
Telephone: 1-800-990-2432
ngraham@bcaafc.com