Call for Proposals – Parenting and Childrearing Community Funding Initiatives
Public Service Announcement
Call for Proposals – Parenting and Childrearing Community Funding Initiatives
The Department of Family Services is accepting proposals for projects within the 2021-2022 fiscal year for parenting and childrearing community funding initiatives.
Applications are available for projects that support community-based parenting and childrearing workshops with an aim to rebuild and strengthen Inuit traditional childrearing teachings, practices and help in reducing poverty.
Non-profit organizations, societies and municipal organizations can apply for funding for projects that:
- revitalize the wisdom and practices of Inunnguiniq.
- support healing and wellness for parents and their families.
- strengthen the roles of family and community in child rearing.
- develop supports targeted at fathers.
- develop supports for single mothers.
- develop and or enhance parenting support networks.
- support the development of parenting skills; and/or
- support home visiting or parent mentorship.
For an application package, please contact Myna Kiguktak, Public Engagement Planner, at @email or 867-975-5212.
The deadline to apply is February 15, 2021, at 5 p.m. (EDT).
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Media Contact:
Lucy Aqpik
Communications Specialist
Department of Family Services
867-975-5207
@email