NU Government: Call for proposals – Grants and Contributions

Press Release

The Department of Culture and Heritage is now accepting applications and proposals for projects that promote, protect or preserve and revitalize the culture, language, arts and heritage of Nunavut.

Community-based, non-profit organizations, municipal corporations or individuals can apply for funding under the following categories:

• Heritage programs – preserving cultural legacy.
• Elders and youth programs – support for Elders and youth activities.
• Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit – maintaining Inuit societal values with social well-being initiatives.
• Official languages – language promotion, protection and preservation.

Projects must take place between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. Societies, associations and corporations must provide proof of good standing with Nunavut Legal Registries. The deadline is January 31, 2019, at 5 p.m. EST.

For more information, call 867-975-5519 or email chfunds@gov.nu.ca. You can also visit www.ch.gov.nu.ca.

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Media Contact:

Elizabeth Allakariallak Roberts

Communications Officer

Department of Culture and Heritage

867-975-5543

Earoberts@gov.nu.ca

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