A-053 Private Sector Inuktut Support Program

Under the Inuit Language Protection Act, the definition of private sector organizations includes corporations, partnerships, sole-proprietorships, societies, associations, cooperatives, unions or any other non-government entities operating in Nunavut. This new grant program called “Inuktuuriaqarniq Namminiqaqaqtinut” (Private Sector Inuktut Support Program) provides grants to private sector organizations operating in Nunavut (up to a maximum $5,000), subject to the terms of the approved Inuktuuriaqarniq Namminiqaqaqtinut grant policy.

Note:

1. Only one application per year will be eligible.
2. Funding received in one year does not guarantee funding in subsequent years.
3. Funding must be spent within the fiscal year for which it was awarded.
4. The maximum grant that can be awarded is $5,000.

Eligibility Eligibility is restricted to private sector organizations operating in Nunavut as defined in the Inuit Language Protection Act.

In addition,  private sector organizations operating in Nunavut must also:

• Maintain a registered office in Nunavut on an annual basis for the primary purpose of operating the subject business;
• Maintain a Resident Manager within Nunavut; and
• Undertake the majority of its day-to-day operations within Nunavut.