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Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities
Financial support for Nunavik Inuit families
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000 - $ 12,000
Timeline
- Open Date : December 2, 2025
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support to Nunavik Inuit families affected by severe and permanent disabilities. It offers annual assistance for eligible beneficiaries and covers cases where the person lives at home or in a residential facility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Minimum amount : 6,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : December 2, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Nunavut, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Proof of medical assessment.
- Proof of Disability Tax Credit eligibility, if applicable.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nunavik Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA.
- Individuals living with a severe and permanent physical or intellectual disability.
- Parents or guardians applying for minors.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavik
How to apply
- Step 1: Download the application form
- Access the form on Makivvik’s website.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Provide patient information and, if applicable, parent or guardian information.
- Include the required declarations and signatures.
- Step 3: Attach supporting documents
- Include proof of medical assessment, unless the applicant is providing Disability Tax Credit proof instead.
- Add proof of Disability Tax Credit eligibility if applicable.
- Step 4: Submit by email
- Send the completed application to Lillysfund@makivvik.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the program process.
- Support is paid through a dedicated trust.
- Payments for children under 18 are made to parents or guardians.
- The support is renewable every 12 months.
Additional information
- All information collected is kept strictly confidential.
- The financial support is not considered taxable income.
- The support may affect other forms of government assistance.
- The support is renewable every 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities Program
What is the Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities?
This program provides financial support to Nunavik Inuit families affected by severe and permanent disabilities. It offers annual assistance for eligible beneficiaries and covers cases where the person lives at home or in a residential facility.
How much funding can be received?
Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities program?
To be eligible for the Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities program, you must:
JBNQA beneficiary.
Severe, permanent disability.
Age 64 or under.
Who can I contact for more information about the Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities?
You can contact Makivvik Corporation by email at Lillysfund@makivvik.ca or by phone at 1-800-361-7052.
Where is the Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities available?
The Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities program is available Nord-du-Québec, Nunavut, Quebec.
Is the Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities?
Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities is funded by Makivvik Corporation