Elders Initiatives (Schedule A)

1. Purpose

This program provides grants to individuals, non-profit organizations and municipal corporations that address the needs of Elders and promote Elders’ activities in Nunavut. Examples of the types of activities that are supported include, but are not limited to, support for Elders’ committees, on-the-land programs, Elder’s gatherings, teaching traditional knowledge programs such as harvesting, sewing and tool-making workshops.

2. Eligibility

Eligibility is restricted to individuals, non-profit organizations and municipal corporations.

3. Review

A Working Group reviews funding proposals and makes recommendations to theDirector of Elders and Youth. The Manager, Elders Programs, or a designate, co- chairs the Working Group which is comprised of up to four additional members.

The Working Group meets once per year to review funding proposals. In cases where timelines require a proposed project to be assessed quickly and the Working Group has already met, the Manager, Elders programs, may recommend to the Director of Elders and Youth to approve or reject the funding proposal.

4. Supporting Data

A completed funding proposal is submitted to the department which includes a description of the project, an outline of the project objectives, the proposed budget (including revenues and expenditures) and a timeline for completion of the project.

5. Accountability

Recipients are required to submit a final achievement report when the project is completed, outlining the benefits achieved compared to the expectations indicated in the proposal. Eligibility for future grants is contingent upon receipt of this report within 90 days of the end of the project or the Government of Nunavut’s fiscal year.

6. Amount

The maximum amount that can be awarded is $50,000.

7. Payment

One lump-sum payment will be issued.

8. Term

Grants are awarded once per fiscal year, with a reporting period from April 1 to March 31 of each fiscal year.