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Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language
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Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nunavut, Canada
Overview
The Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) offers up to $15,000 in funding to support individuals, non-profit organizations, and municipal corporations in Nunavut undertaking activities that foster the use, teaching, development, and preservation of Inuktut. Eligible projects include those that increase public awareness and appreciation of Inuktut, aligning with the objectives of the Inuit Language Protection Act.
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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 : 15,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nunavut
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
- Activities that foster the use of Inuktut at the community level.
- Projects focused on teaching or developing Inuktut.
- Initiatives that promote or preserve Inuktut.
- Events or actions that increase public awareness and appreciation of the history, status, importance, or diversity of Inuktut in Nunavut, such as celebrations like Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipal corporations
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
- Evaluation based on the project description, objectives, proposed budget, and timeline for completion as detailed in the submitted funding proposal.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare Funding Proposal
- Develop a detailed description of your project related to the use, teaching, development, promotion, or preservation of Inuktut.
- Outline clear project objectives aligning with the program's purpose.
- Prepare a proposed budget that includes both projected revenues and expenditures.
- Establish a timeline for the completion of the project.
- Step 2: Submit Application
- Submit the completed funding proposal to the relevant department responsible for the Language Implementation Fund.
- Step 3: Application Review
- Your proposal will be reviewed by a Working Group, which evaluates submissions and provides recommendations.
- If expedited review is necessary, the Manager, Inuktut Language Promotion and Revitalization may make a recommendation based on evaluation criteria and available funding.
- Step 4: Await Notification
- Wait for a decision from the Director of Official Languages regarding approval or rejection of your application.
- Step 5: Project Completion and Final Reporting
- Carry out the approved project according to the proposed plan.
- Upon project completion, submit a final achievement report within 90 days, detailing benefits achieved versus initial expectations.
Additional information
- The maximum grant amount awarded per project is $15,000.
- Funding is disbursed as a single lump-sum payment.
- Grant recipients must submit a final achievement report within 90 days of project completion or by the end of the Government of Nunavut’s fiscal year.
- The grant is available once per fiscal year, with the reporting period running from April 1 to March 31.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) Program
What is the Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)?
The Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) offers up to $15,000 in funding to support individuals, non-profit organizations, and municipal corporations in Nunavut undertaking activities that foster the use, teaching, development, and preservation of Inuktut. Eligible projects include those that increase public awareness and appreciation of Inuktut, aligning with the objectives of the Inuit Language Protection Act.
How much funding can be received?
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) program?
To be eligible for the Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) program, you must:
Non-profit organizations are eligible.
Municipal corporations are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)?
Activities that foster the use of Inuktut at the community level.
Projects focused on teaching or developing Inuktut.
Initiatives that promote or preserve Inuktut.
Events or actions that increase public awareness and appreciation of the history, status, importance, or diversity of Inuktut in Nunavut, such as celebrations like Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq.
Where is the Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) available?
The Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) program is available the province of Nunavut.
Is the Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)?
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1) is funded by Government of Nunavut