Heritage Facilities

• Maximum contribution amount per project is $500,000, subject to available funding.
• Payments are made in two installments per fiscal year as outlined in the Conditional Contribution Agreement.
• Government funding is limited to the authorized amount; the government does not cover project shortfalls or deficits.

• The applicant must be a non-profit community-based organization or a municipal corporation.
• The project must involve the development and/or renovation of heritage facilities or relevant associated equipment in Nunavut.
• The application must include written verification of community support.
• The applicant must provide plans for long-term project management, including necessary municipal or territorial permits.

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit community-based organizations
• Municipal corporations

Who is not eligible

• For-profit businesses of any kind.
• Organizations that are not community-based or not located in Nunavut.
• Private corporations and individually owned companies.

Eligible expenses

• Costs related to capital projects for the development or renovation of heritage facilities.
• Expenses for purchasing equipment and furnishings needed for the facility.
• Renovation, planning, and development costs, including construction expenses.
• Cost of materials required for project completion.
• Administrative costs directly associated with the capital project or equipment purchase.
• Expenses for signage or display materials, including translation or use of Inuktut.

Eligible geographic areas

• Nunavut

• Comprehensiveness and clarity of the project outline and objectives.
• Detail and accuracy of the proposed project budget and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated community support through written verification.
• Strength and feasibility of project management plans, including required permits and building plans.
• Inclusion of a plan for the use of Inuktut in signage or display materials.

• Step 1: Prepare Funding Proposal
  • Develop a comprehensive description of the project, including the objectives and expected cultural or heritage outcomes.
  • Outline the proposed budget with detailed revenues, expenditures, and cost breakdown for each project component.
  • Establish a timeline for the completion of the project or acquisition of assets.
  • Obtain written verification of community support for the project.
  • Prepare plans for the long-term management of the project.
  • Gather all required municipal or territorial permits and relevant project plans.
  • Include a plan for the use of Inuktut for all signage or display materials, if applicable.
  • Detail an estimate of administrative costs and any funding obtained from other sources.
  • For equipment purchases, provide a detailed breakdown of items and estimated delivery timeline.
• Step 2: Submit Funding Proposal
  • Send the completed funding proposal and all required supporting documents to the appropriate government department responsible for the program.
• Step 3: Application Review
  • Your application will be reviewed by a Working Group, which meets annually to assess proposals.
  • If timelines require quick assessment and the Working Group has already met, the Director of Heritage may review the proposal.
• Step 4: Notification
  • Receive notification regarding the approval or rejection of your application from the department.
• Step 5: Agreement and Payment
  • If approved, enter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the department.
  • Payments are made in two installments per fiscal year as outlined in the agreement.
• Step 6: Reporting Requirements
  • Submit an achievement report outlining the benefits achieved relative to project expectations once the project is complete, in addition to any reporting and audit requirements specified in the policy.

• Funding can be granted for multi-year projects, contingent upon future budget availability.
• Payments are disbursed in two installments each fiscal year, as per the Conditional Contribution Agreement.
• Recipients must submit an achievement report comparing project outcomes with initial expectations.
• The annual reporting period runs from April 1 to March 31 of each fiscal year.