
Nunavut Arts Program
Last Update: October 28, 2025
NU, Canada
Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
The Nunavut Arts Program offers up to $50,000 in funding per project to support the development and enhancement of the arts in Nunavut. Eligible activities include art and music camps or classes, festivals, community theatre productions, and art workshops.
Financing terms and conditions
- Maximum financial contribution of $50,000 per project, subject to available funding.
- Government liability is strictly limited to the amount of funding awarded.
- Payments are made in two installments as established in the Conditional Contribution Agreement.
- Funding is awarded once per fiscal year, with the reporting period from April 1 to March 31.
Activities funded
- Organization of art and music camps or classes.
- Production of art shows and festivals.
- Staging of community theatre productions.
- Delivery of art workshops.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an individual, non-profit organization, or municipal corporation.
- The applicant must be involved in the promotion, creation, presentation, appreciation, and/or study of the arts in Nunavut.
- The proposed project must support the development and enhancement of the arts in Nunavut.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations involved in the arts
- Municipal corporations engaged in arts initiatives
Eligible expenses
- No specific details on eligible expenses are provided in the available information.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
- Comprehensiveness and clarity of the project proposal.
- Detailed outline of project objectives.
- Plausibility and completeness of the proposed budget, including revenues and expenditures.
- Realism of the timeline for project completion.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Confirm that you are an individual, non-profit organization, or municipal corporation involved in the arts in Nunavut
- Ensure your project promotes, creates, presents, appreciates, or studies the arts
2
Prepare funding proposal
- Complete the funding proposal form provided by the department
- Include a description of your project and its objectives
- Prepare a detailed budget including revenues and expenditures
- Provide a timeline for project completion
3
Submit funding proposal
- Submit your completed funding proposal to the department
- Ensure all required documents and information are included
4
Wait for proposal review
- Your proposal is reviewed by a Working Group, which meets annually
- In urgent cases, the Director of Heritage may assess proposals outside this meeting
5
Sign agreement and receive funding
- If approved, sign the Conditional Contribution Agreement as specified
- Receive up to $50,000 in two payments defined in the agreement
6
Complete reporting requirements
- Submit an achievement report comparing project results with initial expectations
- Comply with all reporting and audit requirements set by the policy
Additional information
- Funding proposals are reviewed once per year by a Working Group chaired by the Grants and Contributions Administrative Officer.
- If a project requires urgent assessment outside the normal review period, the Director of Heritage may approve or reject proposals directly.
- Recipients must submit an achievement report comparing project outcomes to initial expectations indicated in their proposal.
- The reporting period for funded projects is from April 1 to March 31 of each fiscal year.
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