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Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
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- Funding available
- $ 15,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Nunavut, Canada
- Who can apply
- Non-profit organizations engaged in cultural or heritage activities
- See full eligibility
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $15,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Nunavut
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
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
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.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare Funding Proposal
- Develop a comprehensive project description outlining the planned activity related to culture and heritage.
- Define clear project objectives.
- Prepare a detailed budget including projected revenues and expenditures.
- Establish a timeline for project completion.
- Step 2: Submit Application to Department
- Submit the completed funding proposal to the appropriate department responsible for the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) program.
- Step 3: Evaluation and Review
- Allow the Working Group to review the submitted proposal; recommendations will be made to the Director of Heritage.
- In cases where immediate assessment is needed, the Director of Heritage may approve or reject the proposal directly, subject to evaluation criteria and available funding.
- Step 4: Notification and Payment
- Receive notification of the funding decision.
- If approved, receive a one-time lump-sum payment.
- Step 5: Submit Final Achievement Report
- After project completion, prepare and submit a final achievement report outlining project benefits achieved in comparison to initial expectations.
- Submit the report within 90 days following project completion or by the end of the Government of Nunavut’s fiscal year.
Selection criteria
- Project evaluation according to defined criteria and the availability of funds.
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
What is the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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.
What expenses are eligible under Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)?
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.
Where is the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) available?
The Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) program is available the province of Nunavut.
Is the Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A) is a Grant and Funding