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The Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) – Heritage Component – Operational Support Component

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants


Description:

Operational support is provided to museums, archives, historical societies and historic trusts to assist in the preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding can be used to cover costs related to: salaries, professional services, materials and supplies (reference materials, conservation supplies, etc.), development of exhibits and interpretive programming, public programs (lectures, educational activities, receptions, etc.), collections research, publications and websites, advertising and other promotions, travel to provincial and national heritage conferences and training events, board travel (for province-wide and regional organizations), rent or mortgage, office costs (utilities, insurance, supplies, etc.), cleaning and minor building maintenance.


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicants: 

  • must be museums, archives, historical societies and historic trusts,
  • must have as their primary purpose the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador,
  • must be governed by an incorporated, non-profit board of directors elected by a membership open to the general public,
  • must be active members of MANL or ANLA (this condition does not apply to province-wide organizations),
  • must meet the following minimum standards:
  • mission statement,
  • compliance with the Tourism Assurance Plan (TAP),
  • Collections Management Policy and Procedures, 
  • may be committees of town councils or other incorporated bodies, or they may be independent of any such bodies,
  • may be regional organizations if their primary focus is on heritage. 

Other Things to Note:

CEDP for Heritage is composed of two components: Operational Support and Support for Heritage Projects.  

Program Contact:

Cultural Economic Development Program – Heritage Component

Sport Championship Hosting Program

Amount:

$15,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants


Description:

The Sport Championship Hosting Program provides grants to organizations hosting International, National, Eastern Canadian and Atlantic Championships as well as National Sport Organization (NSO) Annual General Meetings.  

Comments on Funding:

Funding is the form of grants up to:

  1. 1
    $1,000, if the applicant organizes a National Sport Organization Annual General Meeting,
  2. 2
    $2,000, if the applicant organizes Atlantic Championships (must include a minimum of three (3) Atlantic Provinces),
  3. 3
    $3,000, if the applicant organizes Eastern Canadians Championships (must include at least three (3) Atlantic Provinces along with Ontario and/or Quebec),
  4. 4
    $15,000, if the applicant organizes National Championships (must include a minimum of seven (7) provinces/territories).

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • Applicants must be Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) recognized and in good standing with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit a signed and completed application form to Billy Taggart at billtaggart@gov.nl.ca.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    an application form,
  2. 2
    a detailed budget outlining projected revenues and expenditures for the event,
  3. 3
    an event marketing plan, outlining how the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be promoted at the event and recognized within all communications and promotions developed. 

Other Things to Note:

Applications must be received 12 months prior to the event.  

Program Contact:

​Sport Championship Hosting Program

​Microsoft Word - Guidelines - Sport Championship Hosting Program.docx

​Microsoft Word - Application - Sport Championship Hosting Program.doc​​​

World Championship Travel Support Fund

Amount:

$500

Type of Program:

Grants


Description:

The World Championship Travel Support Fund (WCTSF) is a component of the Athletic Excellence Fund designed to recognize athletic excellence of the province’s athletes.  

Comments on Funding:

Grants in the amount of $500 are available to eligible applicants.


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be Newfoundland and Labrador athletes who qualify to represent Canada at World Championships,
  • be under 30 years of age in the year they qualify for the World Championship event,
  • be currently registered members of a Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) recognized by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation,
  • residents of Newfoundland and Labrador in the funding year.

Application Steps:

1

Applications must be completed online and submitted to billtaggart@gov.nl.ca prior to participation in event.

Other Things to Note:

Application are accepted on an ongoing basis but must be received prior to an athlete participating in the World Championship.  

Program Contact:

​World Championship Travel Support Fund

​Microsoft Word - Guidelines - World Championship Travel Support Fund.doc​​​

Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF)

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants


Description:

The Innovation and Business Development Fund is focused on investments to grow and diversify Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas supply and service capabilities. The fund provides funding to commercial and non-commercial applicants for business development, emerging technologies and industry diversification. The fund supports The Way Forward on Oil and Gas - Advance 2030: A Plan for Growth in the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry.

Comments on Funding:

Project funding will normally not exceed 50% as a non-repayable contribution.
Other Provincial Government funding is ineligible as project financing (i.e., no duplication of provincial funding sources will be permitted).
Multi-year commitments may be considered based on the business case for the investment and are subject to the available budget and additional approval requirements.
 


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • non-commercial: industry associations, business development organizations, postsecondary education institutions and other support groups in Newfoundland and Labrador involved in oil and gas projects,
  • commercial: registered businesses, primarily small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), with operations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

1

should contact an IET or TCAR office in your region prior to developing a proposal, 

2

must submit a detailed proposal and a completed application with supporting documentation to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation (TCII) office in their area.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicant must submit:

  • a detailed proposal and a completed application - both are required,
  •  their latest financial statements (commercial projects only),
  • the qualifications/resumes of key project management personnel,
  • letters of support (financial and non-financial),
  • financial projections (commercial projects only),
  • cost estimates for the purchase of specialized equipment, building renovations, and purpose-built supply and service infrastructure,
  • any information or resource materials referenced in the proposal,
  • copies of required permits, licenses and/or environmental approvals,
  • copies of relevant contracts and agreements,
  • copies of any detailed design work, engineering or other studies that support the proposal.

Other Things to Note:

The Departments of Industry, Energy and Technology, and Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation are co-administering the fund, ensuring coordination with the programs of the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation. The fund supports The Way Forward on Oil and Gas - Advance 2030: A Plan for Growth in the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry.  

Program Contact:

​Innovation and Business Development Fund

IBDF-Mar-2021.pdf

Innovation and Business Development Fund Applicant Guide

App_Comm_IBDF_Fillable_PDF.pdf

​App_Non_comm_IBDF_Fillable_PDF.pdf​​​

Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program

Amount:

$15,000

Type of Program:

Grants


Description:

The Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program (formerly the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Program) supports Indigenous projects that involve the safeguarding of traditions and culture, including language, traditional knowledge and skills, storytelling, music, games and other pastimes, knowledge of the landscape, customs, cultural practices and beliefs, food customs, and living off the land.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 100% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $15,000.
For projects that involve recognizing and celebrating traditional culture in events of short-term duration, the maximum funding is $1,000.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to show other contributions, either financial or in-kind.
 


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

May 20

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • established Indigenous groups/organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador with a cultural focus,
  • Indigenous professionals (Indigenous artisans, cultural workers and educators). They can apply for professional skills development if they have a demonstrated background in culture and have community support.

Application Steps:

1

are encouraged to discuss their project ideas with an Heritage Officer prior to submitting a proposal,

2

must complete the application form and include any letters of support to demonstrate community support, information on other partnerships and in-kind contributions,

3

will apply for a 90% advance payment of the approved project contribution,

4

must submit a final report documenting the activities, including copies of research/field work and any promotional material produced to receive the final amount (the 10% holdback).

​An Indigenous Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee, including representatives from Indigenous organizations, reviews proposals and makes recommendations to the Department on project funding.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  • the application form, including the following information: a brief description of applicant background, project objectives/description and work plan, a demonstrated need (feasibility studies, surveys, needs assessments, etc if applicable), who the project is for and how it will lead to the safeguarding of cultural heritage, a budget breakdown, how the project will be evaluated,
  • any letters of support that reflect support from their community, information on other partnerships and in-kind contributions.

Program Contact:

​Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program

​Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program Guidelines​​​

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