Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)

Q: How much funding can be received?

Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) Funds up to 15000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)?

Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) is funded by Government of Nunavut

Q: Who is eligible for the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) program?

To be eligible for the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) program, you must: • Non-profit organizations are eligible. • Municipal corporations are eligible.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)?

You can contact Government of Nunavut.

Q: Where is the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) available?

The Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) program is available the province of Nunavut.

Last Update: October 28, 2025

NU, Canada

Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $15,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Government of Nunavut

Program status

Open

Overview

The Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) grant provides up to $15,000 to individuals, non-profit organizations, and municipal corporations for projects that promote or enhance culture and heritage in Nunavut. Eligible activities include site visits, teaching traditional techniques and technologies, and preserving or transferring traditional knowledge.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum grant amount per project is $15,000.
Financial support is provided as a single lump-sum payment.
Grants are awarded once per fiscal year, covering activities within the period from April 1 to March 31.

Activities funded

Organizing visits to culture and heritage sites to increase public awareness.
Providing instruction in traditional techniques and technologies to support cultural preservation.
Implementing initiatives for the preservation and transfer of traditional knowledge.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an individual, a non-profit organization, or a municipal corporation.
The project must aim to promote or enhance culture and heritage in Nunavut.
The project activities may include site visits, teaching traditional techniques, or preservation and transfer of traditional knowledge.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations engaged in cultural or heritage activities
Municipal corporations involved in promoting or enhancing culture and heritage

Who is not eligible

For-profit companies and private sector businesses.
Organizations that are not individuals, non-profit organizations, or municipal corporations.

Eligible expenses

Costs related to site visits focused on culture and heritage.
Expenses for teaching traditional techniques and technologies.
Costs associated with the preservation and transfer of traditional knowledge.

Eligible geographic areas

Nunavut

Selection criteria

Project evaluation according to defined criteria and the availability of funds.

How to apply

Confirm eligibility requirements

Verify that you are an individual, non-profit organization, or municipal corporation
Ensure your project aims to promote or enhance Nunavut culture and heritage
Confirm your eligibility before proceeding

Prepare funding proposal

Prepare a detailed project description and objectives
Develop a budget including revenues and expenditures
Include a timeline for project completion
Complete the official funding proposal document

Submit your application

Submit the completed funding proposal to the appropriate department
Ensure all required documents are included

Await proposal evaluation

The Working Group reviews funding proposals once per year
If required, the Director of Heritage may make a decision based on evaluation criteria and available funding

Receive funding and start project

Receive a lump-sum grant payment upon approval
Begin project activities as proposed

Submit final report

Submit a final achievement report upon project completion
Report must be received within 90 days after the project or the fiscal year ends
Include the outcomes and benefits achieved compared to initial objectives

Additional information

The grant is distributed as a single lump-sum payment.
The maximum grant amount available per project is $15,000.
Funding proposals are reviewed once per year by a designated Working Group.
A final achievement report is required within 90 days of project completion or end of the fiscal year.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A). 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.