Brighter Futures
The Government of Nunavut receives Brighter Futures funding from the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) of Health Canada. These funds are then distributed to each community to support projects and activities that promote health and prevent illness.
Brighter Futures funds community programs that improve the wellness of Inuit children, families and individuals.
Funding can be used to help new or existing community groups, organizations or individuals to run community-based programs.
Programs and Funding
Programs and projects must fit into one of the following categories:
- Community Mental Health
- Child Development
- Parenting Skills
- Healthy Babies
- Injury Prevention
The following items are not eligible for Brighter Futures funding:
- Equipment and furniture purchases over $1,000 per project
- Travel for sports or religious events
- Prizes for events or draws
Previously Funded Programs
Some examples of previously offered programs include:
- Breakfast programs
- Cooking classes for youth
- Parents and Tots programs
- After school recreation programs
Resources
Below are some additional tools and resources that will help you or your community group plan a Brighter Futures project.
This handbook provides templates, examples and explanations that will help you plan a project, write a proposal, and report on a program.
Click below for forms that will help you set up a Brighter Futures project.
Contacts
For more information on Brighter Futures programs or funding, contact your Regional Wellness Programs Coordinator at the following addresses:
Baffin Regional Wellness Programs Coordinator
Pangnirtung
(867) 473-2689
Email
Kitikmeot Regional Wellness Programs Coordinator
Cambridge Bay
(867) 983-4500
Email
Kivalliq Regional Wellness Programs Coordinator
Rankin Inlet
(867) 645-2171
Email
Territorial Wellness Programs Coordinator
Iqaluit
(867) 975-5762
Email
You may also contact your local hamlet office.