
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Last Update: October 28, 2025
NU, Canada
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $75,000
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
Program status
Open
Overview
The Culture and Heritage (Schedule B) grant provides up to $75,000 in funding to individuals, non-profit organizations, and municipal corporations undertaking activities that promote and enhance Nunavut’s culture and heritage. Eligible initiatives include archaeological excavations, cultural skills development, cultural conferences, and archiving of Inuit art.
Financing terms and conditions
- Maximum contribution of $75,000 per project, subject to available funding.
- Government liability is limited to the approved funding amount; no responsibility for deficits or budget shortfalls.
- Payments are disbursed in two installments as specified in the Conditional Contribution Agreement.
- Funding is provided once per fiscal year, with the possibility of multi-year support based on fund availability.
Activities funded
- Promotion and enhancement of Nunavut's culture and heritage.
- Archaeological excavations.
- Cultural skills enrichment initiatives.
- Organization of cultural conferences.
- Archiving of Inuit art.
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 application must include a description of the project, clear objectives, a proposed budget, and a completion timeline.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations involved in culture and heritage activities
- Municipal corporations engaged in cultural promotion or heritage projects
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses and corporations.
- Organizations that are not individuals, non-profits, or municipal corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with archaeology excavations.
- Expenses for cultural skills enrichment activities.
- Fees and costs for organizing or participating in cultural conferences.
- Costs related to archiving Inuit art.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations and individuals located in Nunavut.
Selection criteria
- Clarity and completeness of the project description and objectives.
- Detailed and realistic proposed budget, including revenues and expenditures.
- Plausibility of the project timeline.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility requirements
- Verify that you are an individual, non-profit organization, or municipal corporation
- Ensure your proposed activities promote Nunavut’s culture and heritage
2
Prepare funding proposal
- Prepare a detailed funding proposal
- Include a project description, objectives, budget, and timeline
3
Submit proposal to department
- Submit your completed funding proposal to the relevant department
- Ensure all required documents are attached
4
Await proposal review
- Your proposal is reviewed by a working group or the Director of Heritage
- Wait for notification of funding approval or rejection
5
Finalize agreement and receive funds
- If approved, sign the Conditional Contribution Agreement
- Receive payment according to the agreed-upon schedule
6
Submit achievement report
- Submit an achievement report by the end of the fiscal year
- Demonstrate how objectives and benefits were achieved
Additional information
- The maximum contribution available is $75,000, subject to available government funding.
- Funding is disbursed in two installments as detailed in the Conditional Contribution Agreement.
- A completed achievement report must be submitted by recipients, comparing results to initial project expectations.
- Multi-year projects may be considered, contingent on funding availability in future fiscal years.
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