Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program – Infrastructure Improvement
This fund supports infrastructure development and will add value to the cultural and tourism sectors. Funding is targeted towards small businesses, artist studios, municipalities, and other organizations and will support community visitor centre improvements and the installation of public art displays through activities such as:
developing new or repairing/upgrading existing arts, culture and tourism infrastructure;
improving visitor centres and visitor welcome displays at Nunavut airports;
developing new or repairing/upgrading shared arts studio space;
community beautification; and
production of art for public spaces.
Offered by Ministry of Economic Development and Transportation
Amount
Up to $100,000
A minimum of $25,000 (for Tourist Accommodations, $50,000) and a maximum of $100,000 per project (per annum, if applicable); artists contribute at least 10%, other applicants at least 20%, and Tourist Accommodations at least 50% of the Eligible Costs
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Who can apply
Licensed tourist establishments which qualify as a Nunavut Small Business;
Municipalities incorporated under the Cities, Towns and Villages Act or the Hamlets Act;
Societies and not-for-profits with cultural tourism or cultural industries objectives;
Artists with shared studio space or artists intending to establish a shared studio space.
Only Nunavut residents are eligible to apply.
About the funding
A minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $100,000 is available per project (per annum, if applicable).
Artists must contribute at least 10% of the project costs for which funding is provided.
All other applicants must contribute at least 20% of the costs of any activity for which funding is provided. This may include an in-kind contribution or equity cash contribution.
Tourist Accommodations must contribute at least 50% of the Eligible Costs. This may not include in-kind contributions.
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Capital expenses to improve facilities or services provided to visitors;
Costs associated with renovations, construction, or safety upgrades; and
Costs for developing, manufacturing and installing public displays.
Travel (airfare, per diem, accommodation, travel insurance) can be included as part of an eligible activity’s overall costs but cannot be the sole reason for the activity.
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