Nunavut Spend Incentive Program

Overview:
Supports the growth of Nunavut’s film, television, and digital media industry by providing a rebate to production companies for eligible production goods and services purchased and consumed in Nunavut. The program encourages local employment, training opportunities, and the development of Inuit and northern storytelling.

Funding Amount:

• Stream I: Up to 27% of eligible Nunavut production expenses
• Stream II: Up to 17% of eligible Nunavut production expenses
• Additional bonuses available for:
  • Hiring and training Nunavut key creative personnel (up to 3%)
  • Producing or versioning content in Inuktut (up to 10%, max $40,000)

Eligibility / Who It’s For:

• Production companies incorporated in Nunavut or Canada
• Companies whose primary business is film, television, or digital media production
• Applicants must be in good standing with the appropriate corporate registry
• At least one producer involved must be a Nunavut resident
• Productions must spend more than $25,000 on eligible goods and services in Nunavut to qualify

Project Examples:
Feature films
Documentaries and docudramas
Television series and programming
Animation projects
Digital media productions
Inuktut language productions or versioning

Province/Scope:
Nunavut

Deadline:
Ongoing — applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis