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Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nunavut, Canada
Overview
The Inuktut Songwriting Contest provides up to $5,000 to Nunavut residents to encourage the creation and increased use of Inuktut in music. The program supports original songwriting that promotes the development and revitalization of the Inuktut language.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Nunavut
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production and submission of original songs written in Inuktut.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
- A panel of up to four Inuktut-speaking judges will review eligible entries and select the top ten best songs, including first, second, and third prize winners.
How to apply
1
Review contest guidelines
- Review the contest guidelines for eligibility and entry procedures
- Access the guidelines on the Department of Culture and Heritage website or contact the department
2
Verify eligibility requirements
- Ensure you are a Nunavut resident
- Prepare for possible travel or cash prize receipt if under 18, with a parent or guardian
3
Prepare submission materials
- Record an audio version of your original song (tape, CD, or digital)
- Prepare a typed lyric sheet in Inuktut (syllabics or roman orthography)
- Collect your personal information: name, address, email, and phone number
- For co-written songs, obtain signed letter of agreement from all writers
4
Submit application package
- Submit your audio recording, lyric sheet, and all required information as per the guidelines
5
Await evaluation and results
- Your submission is reviewed for eligibility by the Manager, Inuktut Language Promotion and Revitalization or their designate
- Judges review eligible entries and select winners
Additional information
- Entrants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if travel is required or when accepting prizes.
- An audio recording and typed lyric sheet in Inuktut must be submitted for entry.
- If there are co-writers, all must sign a letter of agreement and share winnings at their discretion.
- Prize money is awarded as a single lump-sum payment.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Inuktut Songwriting Contest Program
What is the Inuktut Songwriting Contest?
The Inuktut Songwriting Contest provides up to $5,000 to Nunavut residents to encourage the creation and increased use of Inuktut in music. The program supports original songwriting that promotes the development and revitalization of the Inuktut language.
How much funding can be received?
Inuktut Songwriting Contest Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Inuktut Songwriting Contest program?
To be eligible for the Inuktut Songwriting Contest program, you must:
No company or organization eligibility criteria specified; eligibility is restricted to individual Nunavut residents.
What expenses are eligible under Inuktut Songwriting Contest?
Production and submission of original songs written in Inuktut.
Where is the Inuktut Songwriting Contest available?
The Inuktut Songwriting Contest program is available the province of Nunavut.
Is the Inuktut Songwriting Contest a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Inuktut Songwriting Contest is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Inuktut Songwriting Contest?
Inuktut Songwriting Contest is funded by Government of Nunavut