Traditional Economy Fund

Overview of the Traditional Economy Fund program:

The Traditional Economy Fund provides access to those in need of small-scale grants for equipment, tools, and materials necessary for harvesting and arts & crafts-related activities by providing contributions of up to $1,500. per applicant for the purpose of generating income from the funding received.

Benefits of the Traditional Economy Fund program:

• Maximum assistance available is $1,500 per applicant.

Eligibility criteria of the Traditional Economy Fund program:

• To qualify, the following criteria must be met:
• NTI Beneficiary
• 16 years of age
• Current Kivalliq resident for the past 12 months
• Applicants must be in good standing with the Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA).
• Priorities given to the following applicants who:
  • Have not previously received funding;
  • Are relieving poverty among Inuit in the region;
  • Are willing to sell what they produce;
  • Are collaborating with other Inuit instead of competing with them;
  • Are purchasing goods or services from Inuit-owned firms;
  • Are protecting the environment;
  • Are in future industries instead of current industries;
  • Use technology, where desired