
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule B-1)
Last Update: October 28, 2025
NU, Canada
Supports Inuktut language promotion and revitalization initiatives in Nunavut
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
The Language Implementation Fund – Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule B-1) provides up to $100,000 in funding for individuals, non-profits, and municipal corporations to support the use, teaching, development, or preservation of Inuktut in Nunavut. Eligible activities include language training, revitalization, resource development, media initiatives, language planning, and public awareness campaigns.
Financing terms and conditions
- Maximum contribution can reach $100,000, subject to available funds.
- Possibility of exceeding the maximum amount of $100,000 in exceptional cases, with recommendation and approval required.
- Payment in two installments according to the conditional contribution agreement.
- Annual funding, with the possibility of conditional approval for multi-year projects depending on fund availability.
Activities funded
- Implementation of programs and tools to enhance the learning and proficiency of Inuktut.
- Initiatives aimed at revitalizing the Inuktut language among specific age groups or communities experiencing language loss.
- Development and dissemination of Inuktut language resources and media, including print, audio, digital, video, or interactive formats.
- Community-based language planning projects focused on assessing needs and managing Inuktut promotion activities.
- Public awareness initiatives that highlight the history, importance, and diversity of Inuktut within Nunavut.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an individual, a non-profit organization, or a municipal corporation.
- The project must promote the use, teaching, development, or preservation of Inuktut at the community level in Nunavut.
- A completed funding proposal must be submitted, including a project description, objectives, budget, and timeline.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipal corporations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit enterprises (commercial companies or corporations with an economic purpose).
- Organizations whose status is not individual, non-profit organization or municipal administration.
Eligible expenses
- Development and delivery of language training programs and tools in Inuktut.
- Production, distribution, or access to Inuktut language resources and media (print, digital, audio, video, interactive media).
- Costs related to community-based language planning, assessment, and management initiatives.
- Public awareness campaigns and activities to promote Inuktut language and culture.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the promotion, teaching, development, or preservation of Inuktut at the community level.
- Quality and clarity of the project description and objectives.
- Comprehensiveness of the proposed budget and timeline for project completion.
- Potential impact on Inuktut language vitality and community engagement.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility and project alignment
- Review eligibility for individuals, non-profit organizations, or municipal corporations
- Identify if your project aligns with categories such as language training, revitalization, resources, planning, or awareness
2
Prepare funding proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive funding proposal, including a project description and objectives
- Outline the proposed budget with revenues and expenditures
- Include a timeline for project completion
3
Submit funding proposal
- Submit the completed funding proposal to the Department of Culture and Heritage
- Ensure all required documents are included
4
Proposal review and recommendation
- Proposal is reviewed by a Working Group including Inuktut-speaking members
- Working Group makes a recommendation to the Director of Official Languages
- If time-sensitive, project may be reviewed by the Manager for quicker evaluation
5
Sign agreement and receive funding
- If approved, sign the Conditional Contribution Agreement
- Receive payment in two installments as per agreement terms
6
Implement project activities
- Implement the funded project according to the approved timeline
- Maintain records for reporting and audit purposes
7
Report project outcomes
- Submit an achievement report demonstrating the benefits achieved vs. expected outcomes
- Comply with reporting and audit requirements as outlined in the policy
Additional information
- A completed funding proposal must include a project description, objectives, budget details (revenues and expenditures), and a timeline for completion.
- Recipients are required to submit an achievement report comparing actual benefits to those outlined in the original proposal.
- Payments are made in two installments as specified in the Conditional Contribution Agreement.
- The program may consider exceptions to the maximum contribution for projects offering exceptional strategic benefits, subject to further approvals.
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