Childrearing Community Funding Initiatives in Canada
Deadline: 25-Mar-22
The Department of Family Services is accepting proposals for projects in 2022-2023 to support community-based childrearing programs and aim to rebuild and strengthen Inuit traditional childrearing teachings and practices.
Objectives
The purpose of the Childrearing Community funding Initiatives that:
Support and recognize parents, guardians and caregivers as a child’s first and most important teacher.
Increase access for parents, guardians and caregivers to supports, tools, networks and wellness opportunities through which they can rebuild and strengthen Inuit childrearing teachings and practices.
Expected outcomes from community parenting projects would ultimately be children are able to grow and learn in stronger, healthier, and self-reliant communities.
Eligible Projects
revitalize the wisdom and practices of Inunnguiniq;
Support healing and wellness for parents/guardians and their families;
strengthen the roles of family and community in childrearing;
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
help reduce poverty
help build self-reliance
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include Nunavut based community not-for-profit organizations, Municipal corporations and businesses.
Ineligible Expenses
The following expenses will NOT be considered for funding:
Capital projects;
Building operation and maintenance costs
Projects that will be implemented outside of Nunavut.
Daycare/Preschool operations
For more information, visit https://www.gov.nu.ca/family-services/news/call-proposals-childrearing-community-funding-initiatives