Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support

• Maximum grant amount of $5,000 per project.
• Funding is issued as a one-time lump-sum payment.
• Applicants may receive only one award per grant cycle, with a maximum of three awards under the program.

• The applicant must be a non-profit organization or a student researcher.
• Student researchers must be enrolled in post-secondary studies in archaeology or paleontology.
• The research must be conducted in Nunavut and focus on archaeological or paleontological topics.
• Eligible research activities include hiring local field assistants, disseminating research results to Nunavut communities, collections conservation, and collections analysis.

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations involved in archaeological or paleontological research

Who is not eligible

• For-profit companies of any kind.
• Organizations or businesses not engaged in non-profit activities.
• Industries or companies outside the fields of archaeology or palaeontology.
• Businesses not conducting research in Nunavut.
• Applicants who are not student researchers or non-profit organizations.

Eligible expenses

• Hiring of local field assistants.
• Dissemination of research results to Nunavut communities.
• Conservation of collections.
• Analysis of collections.

Eligible geographic areas

• Nunavut

• Completeness of the funding proposal, including a clear outline of research activities and timeline.
• Provision of a letter of support from the applicant's institution.
• Timely submission of final achievement report outlining benefits achieved compared to expectations.

• Step 1: Request Application Form
  • Email chfunds@gov.nu.ca to request the specific Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support application form.
• Step 2: Complete Funding Proposal
  • Fill out the application form provided by the department.
  • Outline the research activity for which funds are being requested.
  • Include a timeline for project completion.
  • Attach a letter of support from your institution.
• Step 3: Submit Application
  • Send the completed funding proposal and all supporting documents to the designated contact at chfunds@gov.nu.ca.
• Step 4: Review and Assessment
  • Your proposal will be reviewed by a Working Group and may be assessed by the Director of Heritage if necessary.
• Step 5: Await Decision
  • You will be notified of the funding decision following the review process.
• Step 6: Final Reporting
  • Submit a final achievement report outlining project results and benefits within 90 days of project completion or the end of the Government of Nunavut’s fiscal year.

• A separate application form is required for this grant, distinct from other Culture & Heritage Initiatives.
• Individuals may only receive one award per grant cycle, with a maximum of three awards under the program.
• The Working Group meets once per year to review proposals, but expedited review by the Director of Heritage is possible when timelines require it.
• Grants are awarded once per fiscal year, with the reporting period running from April 1 to March 31.