Funding Opportunities
The Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) has funding available for community-based programs and projects for individuals and organizations in Nunavut.
HSS currently offers funding for the following programs:
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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) |
Program
The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) provides funding to community-based programs that promote the prevention and management of diabetes.
ADI funds activities that teach people about diabetes, how to prevent diabetes, and how to stay healthy if you have diabetes.
Who can apply?
Community groups, organizations or individuals can apply for funding. They can create their own programs or use the funding to support programs or projects that already exist in their community.
What projects can be funded?
ADI funds projects and activities that help to address community health priorities and work towards the prevention or management of diabetes.
They must fit into one of the following categories:
- Diabetes Prevention and Health Promotion
- Diabetes Management and Care
Click here for more information on the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative.
Program
Brighter Futures provides funding to community-based programs that promote health and prevent illness.
Brighter Futures funds activities that increase awareness, change attitudes, build knowledge and enhance skills.
Who can apply?
Community groups, organizations or individuals can apply for this funding. They can create their own programs or use the funding to support existing community-based programs.
What projects can be funded?
Brighter Futures funds projects or activities that target Inuit children, youth and families.
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 under Brighter Futures funding:
- Equipment and furniture purchases over $1,000 per project
- Travel for sports or religious events
- Prizes for events or draws
Click here for more information on Brighter Futures.
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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) |
Program
The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) helps pregnant women and new parents make healthy choices for their babies. CPNP is for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and parents of babies up to one year old (this includes parents who have adopted babies).
Who can apply?
Any community groups, organizations or individuals can apply for funding. However, there can only be one CPNP program in each community.
What projects can be funded?
CPNP funds community groups that meet to promote healthy living for pregnant women, new parents and their babies.
CPNP projects teach new parents about pregnancy, health, nutrition, cooking, breastfeeding, and taking care of their baby, and they can get healthy snacks and food.
The following items are not eligible for funding:
Click here for more information on the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Initiative |
Program
The FASD Initiative provides funding to community-based programs that promote the prevention of FASD. FASD funding can also be used to fund projects and activities that support children and families of individuals who are living with FASD.
Who can apply?
Existing community groups, organizations or individuals can apply for this funding.
What projects can be funded?
HSS funds projects or activities that benefit children, families, and individuals. Funding is provided for events and activities that increase community awareness and understanding of FASD. This funding can also be used to support various training opportunities in the area of FASD.
Funding is also available for community-based projects that provide intervention strategies and help for children and the families of children that are living with FASD.
Click here for more information on the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Initiative.
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National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS) |
Program
The goal of the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS) is to encourage and support the well-being of youth and families through a community-based approach to suicide prevention.
The purpose of NAYSPS is to increase awareness and understanding of suicide among Inuit youth and provide access to culturally sensitive wellness services.
Who can apply?
Community groups, organizations or individuals can apply for funding.
What projects can be funded?
HSS funds projects and activities that increase suicide awareness and prevention.
Click here for more information on the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS).
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Solvent Abuse Program (SAP) |
Program
The goal of the Solvent Abuse Program (SAP) is to improve the quality of life and the functional abilities of youth addicted to solvents by minimizing the effects and risks of solvent use.
Who can apply?
Community groups, organizations or individuals can apply for funding.
What projects can be funded?
Projects or activities that take a community approach to:
- prevent children and youth from experimenting with solvents
- help children and youth that are addicted to solvents
Click here for more information on the Solvent Abuse Program.
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For more information or application assistance, please contact: |
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