Community Radio Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Community Radio Grant Funds up to 15000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Community Radio Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Radio Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community Radio Grant?

Community Radio Grant is funded by Government of Nunavut

Q: Who is eligible for the Community Radio Grant program?

To be eligible for the Community Radio Grant program, you must: • Must be a non-profit organization or municipal corporation. • Must support or propose to operate a community radio station in Nunavut.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Community Radio Grant?

You can contact Government of Nunavut.

Q: Where is the Community Radio Grant available?

The Community Radio Grant program is available the province of Nunavut.

Last Update: October 28, 2025

NU, Canada

Supports community radio operations and broadcasting system improvements in Nunavut

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $15,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Funds Providers

Government of Nunavut

Program status

Open

Overview

The Community Radio Grant provides up to $15,000 to support operating costs and enhance community broadcast communication systems in Nunavut. Eligible activities include covering salaries of permanent employees and purchasing equipment and furnishings for community radio stations.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum grant amount is $15,000 per project.
Funds are provided in one lump-sum payment.
Grants are awarded once per fiscal year.

Activities funded

Operation of community radio stations to support local broadcasting.
Improvement and upgrading of community broadcast communication systems.
Establishment of new community radio stations in Nunavut.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a non-profit organization or a municipal corporation.
The applicant must support or operate a community radio station, or propose to start operating one in Nunavut.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations supporting community radio stations
Municipal corporations supporting community radio stations
Non-profit organizations proposing to start community radio stations
Municipal corporations proposing to start community radio stations

Who is not eligible

For-profit companies
Organizations not involved in operating or starting community radio stations
Industries outside the communication or broadcasting sectors

Eligible expenses

Recurring operating expenses, including salaries of permanent employees.
Purchase of equipment and furnishings.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations operating throughout Nunavut.

Selection criteria

Assessment based on the evaluation criteria and available funding by the Director of Official Languages or the Working Group.

How to apply

Verify eligibility criteria

Confirm eligibility as a non-profit organization or municipal corporation
Ensure your organization supports or aims to operate a community radio station in Nunavut

Gather required documentation

Collect information on operating expenses, equipment, and staffing
Prepare a broadcast plan outlining programming hours and content types for the upcoming year

Complete application form

Complete the official funding proposal form
Include the broadcast plan and all necessary supporting documents

Submit funding proposal

Submit the completed funding proposal to the Department

Await decision notification

Await review by the Working Group and Director of Official Languages
You will be notified of the approval or rejection of your proposal

Receive funding and begin project

If approved, receive a one-time lump-sum grant payment
Initiate activities as outlined in your funding proposal

Submit final project report

Prepare a final achievement report at project completion
Submit the report within 90 days of project end or fiscal year end
Ensure future grant eligibility by meeting reporting requirements

Additional information

A completed funding proposal must include a broadcast plan outlining programming hours and types of programming for the coming year.
Grant recipients are required to submit a final achievement report within 90 days of project completion or fiscal year-end to remain eligible for future grants.
Funding is disbursed in a single lump-sum payment.
The review process involves a Working Group that meets annually to evaluate proposals.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Radio Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Radio Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Community Radio Grant?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Community Radio Grant?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Community Radio Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Radio Grant?

Who is eligible for the Community Radio Grant program?

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Radio Grant?

Where is the Community Radio Grant available?

Apply to this program

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