This program is currently between intakes. Annual call for proposals — typically with deadline in summer (August 15 in 2025); verify current intake at [email protected] Confirm on the official site ↗
Updated June 2026 · Verified against Government of Nunavut — Dept of Economic Development and Transportation guidelines
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Nunavut Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program (CTCI)

Government of Nunavut — Dept of Economic Development and Transportation
Maximum Funding
Varies by stream (Getting Started, Arts Creation, Product...
Between intakes — 2025-26 intake closed August 15, 2025; next annual call exp...
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
100%
Nunavut Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program (CTCI) offers funding that varies by project. Multi-stream funding for Nunavut tourism and cultural industries including Getting Started, Arts Creation, Product Development, and Infrastructure streams. Between intakes — 2025-26 intake closed August 15, 2025; next annual call expected spring/summer 2026 (contact [email protected]).
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Program Description

Multi-stream funding for Nunavut tourism and cultural industries including Getting Started, Arts Creation, Product Development, and Infrastructure streams. Supports outfitters, tourist establishments, artist organizations, artist co-ops, and municipalities in developing Nunavut's tourism and cultural economy.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Nunavut-based outfitter, tourist establishment, or business
  • Artist organization or artist co-op in Nunavut
  • Municipality in Nunavut
  • Project must relate to tourism or cultural industries development
Provinces
Nunavut
Industries
Tourism Arts Culture Creative Industries Hospitality
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Varies by stream (Getting Started, Arts Creation, Product Development, Infrastructure)
Type
Grant
Level
Territorial
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Between intakes — 2025-26 intake closed August 15, 2025; next annual call expected spring/summer 2026 (contact [email protected])

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Application Steps

1 Confirm call for proposals is open Contact [email protected] or check gov.nu.ca/en/business-and-entrepreneurship/community-tourism-and-cultural-industries-program to confirm the current intake cycle is active and obtain the submission deadline.

Required Documents 5

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✓ Project description and objectives

Eligible Expenses 11

Ineligible Expenses 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply as an outfitter?
Yes, sole proprietors can apply as 'outfitters' under the 'Nunavut-based outfitter' eligibility. Must provide business registration or tax ID showing Nunavut address.
What's the typical award size for new operators?
New operators typically receive $5,000-$15,000 under the Getting Started stream. Larger projects in other streams can reach $50,000+.
Do I need matching funds?
No matching funds required. The program is a grant, not a loan, and does not require cost-sharing from applicants.
How long does it take to get paid after approval?
Payments are milestone-based: 50% upon signing agreement, 50% after project completion and reporting. Typically 30-60 days after milestone verification.
Why do arts applications get rejected?
Rejected when projects don't explicitly connect to Inuit cultural heritage preservation or promotion, or when proposals lack clear tourism/cultural industry outcomes.

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