Call for proposals for suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs

December 17, 2024

The Department of Health’s Inuusivut division is accepting funding proposals for Upigivatsi suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Not-for-profit organizations, municipal governments, and Nunavummiut are encouraged to submit proposals for community-based projects. The funded programs will support suicide prevention, suicide intervention, and suicide post-intervention through the Upigivatsi program and proposals that address substance use through the alcohol and drug program.

Upigivatsi provides funding for diverse activities including:

• On-the-land programs for youth.
• Connection with Elders.
• Formal counselling.
• Development of peer support groups.
• Research.
• Community training.
• Social emotional learning.

Alcohol and drug prevention programs provide funding for numerous community-based programs and activities including peer support groups, peer counselling, and training.

Applicants are encouraged to be creative and innovative and develop programs that meet the specific needs of their community and reflect Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.

For more information or to receive an application package, please contact inuusivutanninaqtuq@gov.nu.ca. Assistance is available to help complete applications.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please submit applications in a timely manner to ensure full consideration.

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