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Heritage Core Funding - Nunavut - Canada
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Heritage Core Funding

Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
Government of Nunavut
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Nunavut, Canada

Overview

The Heritage Core Funding program provides up to $100,000 to support non-profit organizations and municipalities in operating community heritage centres in Nunavut. Eligible activities include operational expenses, salaries for permanent employees, and the purchase of equipment and furnishings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Nunavut
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Operation and management of community heritage centres in Nunavut.
  • Maintenance and public access of facilities dedicated to Nunavut's cultural or natural heritage.
  • Acquisition, preservation, and exhibition of collections significant to Nunavut's heritage.
  • Development and delivery of heritage-related programs and events for the public.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations operating heritage facilities
  • Municipalities managing community heritage centres
  • Community-based museums in Nunavut
  • Archives and heritage societies in Nunavut

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit companies are not eligible.
  • Businesses that are not museums, archives, heritage facilities, or municipalities are excluded.
  • Organizations not operating in Nunavut.

Eligible expenses

  • Recurring operating expenses, including salaries of permanent employees.
  • Purchase of equipment and furnishings for the facility.
  • Utility, staff, maintenance, and facility insurance costs.
  • Required accounting costs related to facility operations.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Nunavut

Additional information

  • Multi-year funding approvals are contingent on the availability of appropriated funds in future budgets.
  • A Working Group meets once per year to review funding proposals and make recommendations.
  • Achievement reports comparing expected and actual benefits must be submitted by funding recipients.
  • Payments are disbursed in two installments, as specified in the Conditional Contribution Agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Core Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Core Funding. 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 Heritage Core Funding?

The Heritage Core Funding program provides up to $100,000 to support non-profit organizations and municipalities in operating community heritage centres in Nunavut. Eligible activities include operational expenses, salaries for permanent employees, and the purchase of equipment and furnishings.

How much funding can be received?

Heritage Core Funding Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Heritage Core Funding program?

To be eligible for the Heritage Core Funding program, you must: Must be a community-based museum, archive, heritage facility, municipality, or non-profit society in Nunavut. Facility must be operated by a local government, not-for-profit corporation, or registered society in good standing under The Societies Act (Nunavut). Facility must be dedicated to portraying the cultural or natural heritage of Nunavut.

What expenses are eligible under Heritage Core Funding?

Operation and management of community heritage centres in Nunavut. Maintenance and public access of facilities dedicated to Nunavut's cultural or natural heritage. Acquisition, preservation, and exhibition of collections significant to Nunavut's heritage. Development and delivery of heritage-related programs and events for the public.

Where is the Heritage Core Funding available?

The Heritage Core Funding program is available the province of Nunavut.

Is the Heritage Core Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Heritage Core Funding is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Heritage Core Funding?

Heritage Core Funding is funded by Government of Nunavut

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