Title:
Proposal to become an external Delivery Orginazation
Agreement Number:
2021-CN-000674
Agreement Value:
$693,440.04
Agreement Date:
Dec 2, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
As the Designated Inuit Organization representing the interests of all Inuit in the Kitikmeot region, the Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KitIA) will deliver the Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) Fund program on CanNor's behalf, under a three-year External Delivery Organization (XDO) arrangement. The EBD program is designed to support the start-up or expansion of Indigenous-owned businesses, including individual and community-owned enterprises. With an XDO arrangement, KitIA will have the authority to solicit, assess, and make recommendations to CanNor for contributions towards eligible EBD recipients and projects, as set out in the CanNor EBD program terms and conditions.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
The three-year project will provide KitIA with operational funding to operate and deliver the EBD program. Amongst the expected results are: outreach and marketing in order to promote EBD in the region and to create a culture of entrepreneurship in the Kitikmeot region; an increase in Inuit-owned business support and in new business initiatives; increased capacity within KitIA and within the communities (e.g. administrative, ability to take advantage of future economic opportunities, and grow the business culture)..
Location:
CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut, CA X0B 0C0
Reference Number:
0780-2020-2021-Qrt4-0000002
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
KITIKMEOT INUIT ASSOCIATION
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
Program:
Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Program Purpose:
Provides financial support to Aboriginal entrepreneurs, businesses, and commercial entities to expand their business in the three territories. It helps applicants pursue economic opportunities that benefit Aboriginal people. The fund is also intended to provide project-based support for activities that help to establish or grow Aboriginal businesses.