Inuktut Versioning Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Inuktut Versioning Fund Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses, capped at $10000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Inuktut Versioning Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Inuktut Versioning Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Inuktut Versioning Fund?

Inuktut Versioning Fund is funded by Nunavut Film Development Corporation

Q: Who is eligible for the Inuktut Versioning Fund program?

To be eligible for the Inuktut Versioning Fund program, you must: • Must be a Nunavut company incorporated under the laws of the Territory of Nunavut or Canada with majority ownership (51% or more) by Nunavut residents. • Must have a head office in Nunavut. • Must hold distribution rights for the Inuktut version of the program to be versioned within Nunavut.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Inuktut Versioning Fund?

You can contact Nunavut Film Development Corporation by email at pm@nunavutfilm.ca.

Q: Where is the Inuktut Versioning Fund available?

The Inuktut Versioning Fund program is available the province of NU.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NU, Canada

Grant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000
Up to 33% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Get up to $10,000 to cover 33% of the eligible costs of the versioning of existing programming of relevance to Nunavut into Inuktut, either Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun.

Financing terms and conditions

The Inuktut Versioning Fund provides financial assistance to support the versioning of existing programs relevant to Nunavut into Inuktut. Funding is provided to ensure increased access to media content in indigenous languages across various distribution channels.

Grants cover 33% of the versioning cost, up to a maximum of $10,000 per project.
Payments are structured in two parts: 50% upon approval and execution of a Contribution Agreement, and 50% upon receipt of a final cost report and a copy of the program.
Any unspent funds by the end of the agreement are repayable to the Government of Nunavut.
The grant includes conditions for record inspection and auditing by Nunavut Film and/or the Government of Nunavut.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 10,000

Translating educational videos on climate change into Inuktitut

$ 10,000

Adapting online financial literacy courses into Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun

$ 10,000

Translating mental health awareness podcasts into Inuktitut

$ 10,000

Localization of healthcare information videos into Inuktitut

$ 8,910

Versioning a children's educational app into Inuinnaqtun

$ 9,240

Translating training manuals for local carpenters into Inuinnaqtun

Eligibility

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies specifically located in the Territory of Nunavut. Eligibility is focused on entities that are resident-based in Nunavut.

Companies based in the Territory of Nunavut.

How to apply

Complete Application Form

Fill out and sign the Inuktut Versioning Fund Application Form.
Ensure all sections relevant to the applicant type are completed.

Gather Supporting Documentation

Prepare a detailed budget and financing plan.
Provide a copy of the distribution contract or license agreement.
Include a copy of the program to be versioned (one episode, if part of a series).
Attach a copy of the Applicant’s Certificate of Incorporation.
Complete a signed Certificate of Officer (Schedule A).

Submit Application

Send the completed application along with all supporting documents to Nunavut Film.
Ensure that the package is complete as only fully completed applications will be processed.

Notification of Outcome

Await email notification from Nunavut Film regarding the application decision.
If successful, review and execute the contribution agreement.

Execution and Reporting

Receive 50% of the grant upon approval and execution of the Contribution Agreement.
Submit a signed final cost report and a copy of the versioned program to receive the remaining 50%.

Appeal Process

If the application is unsuccessful, consider appealing the decision in writing within 30 days of receiving the notification.

Contacts

pm@nunavutfilm.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Inuktut Versioning Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Inuktut Versioning Fund. 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.