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Nunavut Toponomy Program
Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
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- Funding available
- $ 25,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Nunavut, Canada
Overview
The Nunavut Place Name Program offers financial support of up to $25,000 to non-profit organizations and individuals. It aims to support activities related to the study of place names.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $25,000
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Nunavut
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations involved in toponymy
- Individuals engaged in the study of place names
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses and corporations.
- Government agencies or departments.
- Organizations operating outside the field of place name studies (toponymy).
Eligible expenses
- Costs for developing maps related to place names.
- Expenses associated with creating and maintaining place name databases.
- Research expenses directly related to toponymy in Nunavut.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
Activities funded
- Development of maps related to place names in Nunavut.
- Creation of databases documenting place names.
- Research initiatives focused on regional toponymy.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare Funding Proposal
- Develop a complete description of your toponymy project and its objectives.
- Outline a proposed budget, including anticipated revenues and expenditures.
- Create a timeline for the completion of the project.
- Step 2: Submit Proposal to Department
- Send the completed funding proposal to the appropriate department as indicated by the program guidelines.
- Step 3: Review Process
- The Working Group reviews your funding proposal once per year and makes recommendations to the Director of Heritage.
- If a timely assessment is necessary and the Working Group has already met, the Director of Heritage may approve or reject the proposal directly.
- Step 4: Receive Funding Decision
- Wait for notification on the outcome of your application and the funding amount awarded, if applicable.
- Step 5: Finalize Conditional Contribution Agreement
- Review and sign the Conditional Contribution Agreement outlining payment terms and conditions.
- Step 6: Project Reporting
- After project completion, submit an achievement report comparing expected and achieved benefits.
- Comply with any additional reporting and audit requirements stipulated by the policy.
Selection criteria
- Project description and objectives as outlined in the submitted proposal.
- Detailed budget including both revenues and expenditures.
- Proposed timeline for completion of the project.
Additional information
- A Working Group reviews funding proposals annually and provides recommendations to the Director of Heritage.
- The Director of Heritage may approve or reject proposals outside of the annual meeting if timelines require quick assessment.
- Recipients must submit an achievement report comparing project outcomes to initial objectives.
- Payments are issued in two installments according to a Conditional Contribution Agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Nunavut Toponomy Program Program
What is the Nunavut Toponomy Program?
The Nunavut Place Name Program offers financial support of up to $25,000 to non-profit organizations and individuals. It aims to support activities related to the study of place names.
How much funding can be received?
Nunavut Toponomy Program Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Nunavut Toponomy Program program?
To be eligible for the Nunavut Toponomy Program program, you must:
Eligibility is limited to non-profit organizations.
Organizations must be actively involved in toponymy initiatives in Nunavut.
What expenses are eligible under Nunavut Toponomy Program?
Costs for developing maps related to place names.
Expenses associated with creating and maintaining place name databases.
Research expenses directly related to toponymy in Nunavut.
Where is the Nunavut Toponomy Program available?
The Nunavut Toponomy Program program is available the province of Nunavut.
Is the Nunavut Toponomy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nunavut Toponomy Program is a Grant and Funding