Francophone Funding Programs

French Services Development Program:

The purpose of the French Services Development Program is to support structuring initiatives that provide a direct service or benefits to Nunavut’s Francophone community. Such structuring initiatives aim to promote and protect the French language and the vitality of Nunavut's Francophone community.

To be eligible, a project must satisfy the following three criteria:

• Offer a direct service to Nunavut’s Francophone community;
• Help in the growth and development of Nunavut’s Francophone community; and
• Develop the French presence in Nunavut.

French Language Arts and Culture Development Program:

The aim of the French Language Arts and Culture Development program is to:

•  Encourage and support cultural, artistic and heritage efforts among the Francophone community;
•  Promote the wealth and diversity of Nunavut’s Francophone community’s arts, culture and heritage.

To be eligible, a project must satisfy the following three criteria:

• Enable members of the Francophone community to actively participate in cultural projects;
• Contribute to the creation and/or appreciation of a cultural production (including literature, music, film, theatre, photography, performing arts, visual arts, etc.);
• Develop the French presence in Nunavut.

For Both Programs:

Eligible expenses include (but are not limited to) costs related to implementing projects for the delivery of French services to Nunavut’s Francophone community. Up to 10% of administrative costs are eligible, depending on the nature of the project.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)