Cultural Communications Program

This program provides contributions for projects that are actively involved in the preservation, portrayal, and promotion of culture through communication initiatives in Nunavut. Examples of the types of activities that are supported include, but are not limited to, radio shows, web series, youth mentoring and on-the-land programs, and information and consultation initiatives. The maximum amount that can be awarded is $50,000.

1. Purpose

This program provides contributions to individuals, non-profit organizations and municipal corporations that are actively involved in the preservation, portrayal and promotion of culture through communications initiatives in Nunavut. This program supports a wide variety of individuals and organizations engaged in cultural communications in many different mediums. Examples of the types of programming that are supported include, but are not limited to, radio shows, web series, youth mentoring and on-the-land programs, and information and consultation initiatives.

2. Eligibility

Eligibility is restricted to individuals, non-profit organizations and municipal corporations.

3. Review

A Working Group reviews the funding proposals and makes recommendations to the Director of Heritage. The Grants and Contributions Administrative Officer chairs the Working Group, which is comprised of up to four additional members. The Working Group meets once per year to review funding proposals. In cases where timelines require a proposed project to be assessed quickly and the Working Group has already met, the Director of Heritage may approve or reject the funding proposal.

4. Supporting Data

A completed funding proposal is submitted to the department, which includes a description of the project, an outline of the project objectives, the proposed budget (including revenues and expenditures) and a timeline for completion of the project.

5. Accountability

In addition to the reporting and audit requirements outlined in the policy, recipients are also required to submit an achievement report outlining the benefits achieved, compared to the expectations indicated in the proposal.

6. Amount

The maximum contribution that can be awarded is $50,000, subject to available funding. The government’s liability is limited to the amount of funding awarded. In addition, the government will not be responsible for any budget shortfalls or deficits.

7. Payment

Payments will be issued in two installments, as outlined in the terms of the Conditional Contribution Agreement.

8. Term

Contributions are once per fiscal year only, with a reporting period from April 1 to March 31 of each fiscal year.