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Nunatsiavut Community Economic Development Program

Nunatsiavut Government · Indigenous

In plain language

Nunatsiavut's own proposal-driven envelope supporting local economic development across the five Labrador Inuit communities (Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet). Applicants are community governments and not-for-profit community organizations — individual entrepreneurs should use SEBP (separate listing) or Ulnooweg/NACCA channels. Funds capital and operating costs of community-level development, employment, and sustainability projects. Small envelope (~$150K/year spread across proposals) so individual awards typically $5K–$75K. Direct, low-friction application through Nunatsiavut's Department of Education and Economic Development — faster turnaround than federal programs but modest ceiling. Self-governing context matters: decisions made by Nunatsiavut, not Ottawa.

Realistic range
$5,000 – $75,000
Avg award
$25,000
Max advertised
$75,000
Cost share
Accessibility
4 / 5
Effort
2 / 5
Deadline
Continuous intake
Repayable?
No

Who qualifies

Entity types
Indigenous Band, Nonprofit
Sectors
Any sector
Regions
Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet
Demographics prioritized
Indigenous

What you'll have to report

Proposal, budget, narrative and financial reports to Nunatsiavut Economic Development division; results reporting against stated objectives.