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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Support for screen-based content development in Nunavut
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 22,500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nunavut, Canada
Overview
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,500 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Nunavut
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 7,500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of screen-based media projects in drafting, design, and preproduction.
- Film, television, and digital media content development.
- Projects intended for production in Nunavut.
Documents Needed
- Budget
- Financing plan
- CV and biography of the producer
- Corporate profile and past productions
- Certificate of incorporation or registration
- Chain of title documents
- Portfolio or examples of work
- Certificate of officer
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nunavut production companies
- Nunavut non-profit production companies
- Nunavut resident individual producers
Who is not eligible
- News, current events, and public affairs programming.
- Weather or market report programming.
- Talk shows, sports events, gala presentations, or award shows.
- Advertising, commercials, pornography, or fundraising projects.
- Projects primarily for industrial, corporate, or institutional purposes.
Eligible expenses
- Rights acquisition and research.
- Script editing, writing, consultation, and script preparation.
- Pre-production, including location scouting, casting, packaging, and storyboards.
- Interviewing or demo taping costs, airfare, and accommodation/per diem.
- Digital media labour and personnel, equipment and supplies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Option or acquisition payments to a co-production partner or licensor.
- Hardware and software upgrades.
- Corporate website development or maintenance.
- News, current events, or public affairs programming.
- Advertising, commercials, pornography, or fundraising projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria aligned with its objectives to support creative content development in Nunavut.
- Project alignment with the growth and development goals of content creators in Nunavut involving screen-based media.
- Demonstration of market interest through third-party funding from an arm's length industry party.
- Completion of previous grant phases satisfactorily if applying for subsequent grants.
- Ownership of rights or ability to acquire necessary rights for digital media content development.
- Priority consideration for projects intended for production within Nunavut, emphasizing local engagement and impact.
How to apply
1
Verify Eligibility
- Ensure that you or your company meet the eligibility criteria, including residency and project type requirements.
- Confirm that your project falls under eligible phases such as drafting, design, or preproduction.
2
Project Development
- Develop your digital media content or screen-based media project, prioritizing projects intended for production in Nunavut.
- Secure any third-party funding to demonstrate market interest, especially for second and third grant applications.
3
Prepare Application
- Complete a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.
- Prepare a comprehensive budget using eligible costs such as rights acquisition, script editing, and pre-production activities for film/TV projects, or technical and creative personnel costs for digital media projects.
- Include an allowance of up to 30% of eligible costs for producer fees and administrative overhead.
4
Compilation of Documents
- Gather all necessary documentation, including proof of majority Nunavut ownership and appropriate registration.
- Collect any agreements or licenses related to digital media rights and copyright ownership.
5
Submit Application
- Ensure all forms are properly filled and all documents are compiled according to the guidelines provided by Nunavut Film.
- Submit your application via the designated submission platform or address provided by Nunavut Film.
6
Application Confirmation
Receive confirmation of submission from Nunavut Film including any tracking numbers or reference information.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Nunavut Film.
- Approved applicants must sign a Contribution agreement before funding is released.
- The final payment is made after the created content and final accounting are accepted.
- Receipts may be requested and an Economic Impact Report is required.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- An initial advance of 75% of the grant will be paid upon the execution of a Contribution Agreement with Nunavut Film.
- A final advance of 25% will be paid upon receipt and acceptance of specific deliverables, including a copy of the content created and a final accounting of costs and the corresponding financing structure.
- Receipts may be requested for the final accounting process.
- An Economic Impact Report is required to be submitted upon completion of the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund Program
What is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund?
Two short sentences describing the grant in summary, mentioning the maximum funding amount, the purpose of the program and eligible activities. Give your answer in ENGLISH. GIVE ONLY THE ANSWER YOU ARE ASKED TO GIVE, DO NOT MENTION THE QUESTION YOU ARE ASKED TO ANSWER. Do not use bold
How much funding can be received?
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $22,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund program, you must:
Nunavut-based production companies
Nunavut-based non-profit production companies
Nunavut resident individual producers
What expenses are eligible under Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund?
Development of screen-based media projects in drafting, design, and preproduction.
Film, television, and digital media content development.
Projects intended for production in Nunavut.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund?
You can contact Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC) by email at pm@nunavutfilm.ca.
Where is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund available?
The Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund program is available the province of Nunavut.
Is the Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund is a Grant and Funding