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Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model
Supports Inuit organizations advancing Indigenous language priorities
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Inuit Language Funding Model under the Indigenous Languages Component provides multi-year grants to support Inuit Land Claim Organizations in the maintenance, revitalization, and reclamation of Inuktut. The program funds activities based on self-determined language priorities, but no maximum funding amount is specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- 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
- Development and implementation of programs and services that support the maintenance, revitalization, and reclamation of Inuktut languages in Inuit communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Inuitive Land Claim Organizations representing Inuit regions
- Inuit organizations collaborating with the 4 Inuit Land Claim Organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Northwest Territories
- Nunavik, Quebec
- Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nunavut
Additional information
- The funding model introduces a multi-year approach, allowing for five-year work plans to enhance predictability and flexibility for recipients.
- Individual Inuit regions have the authority to determine their own partnerships and mechanisms for funding language initiatives.
- Guides are available for the public acknowledgement of financial support from Canadian Heritage.
- Agents are available to assist applicants from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5 pm (ET).
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model Program
What is the Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model?
The Inuit Language Funding Model under the Indigenous Languages Component provides multi-year grants to support Inuit Land Claim Organizations in the maintenance, revitalization, and reclamation of Inuktut. The program funds activities based on self-determined language priorities, but no maximum funding amount is specified.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model program, you must:
Must be one of the four Inuit Land Claim Organizations: Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Makivvik, Nunatsiavut Government, or Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model?
Development and implementation of programs and services that support the maintenance, revitalization, and reclamation of Inuktut languages in Inuit communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at autochtone-indigenous@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-934-1405.
Where is the Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model available?
The Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model?
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model is funded by Canadian Heritage