Heritage Core Funding

• Maximum contribution of $100,000 per project.
• Funding may be provided on a multi-year basis, subject to the availability of funds each year.
• Payments are made in two installments according to the Conditional Contribution Agreement.
• Funding is limited to amounts authorized; the government will not cover any deficits or budget shortfalls.

• The applicant must be a local government, not-for-profit corporation, or a registered society in good standing under The Societies Act (Nunavut).
• The facility must be dedicated to portraying the cultural or natural heritage of Nunavut through acquisition, preservation, documentation, study, and exhibition of collections significant to Nunavut's heritage.
• The applicant must own or lease a permanent structure housing the heritage facility and ensuring the safety and security of its collections.
• The facility must operate for at least 300 hours per calendar year and be open to the general public without appointment.
• If operated by a registered society, membership must be open to the general public.

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

• Completeness and clarity of the funding proposal, including project description, objectives, budget, and timeline.
• Detailed estimation of operating costs, including utilities, staffing, maintenance, and insurance.
• Provision of a schedule of public access operating hours and a summary of proposed programs and events.
• Submission of a detailed annual operating budget outlining revenues and expenditures.

• 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.