The “Celebrating Home” Initiative

 Call for Applications and Funding Guidelines 

The Department of Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills is investing up to $500 for any organization, school, or municipality to support Come Home 2022 activities. The total budget for this program is $100,000.

The “Celebrating Home” initiative supports community organizations, municipalities, towns and local service districts, and schools to host diversity and multiculturalism events as a part of Come Home 2022 throughout the year.

This initiative is inspired by the multifaceted ways one can view home, and offers a celebration of these different viewpoints.  The word home can have various meanings and is defined based on one’s context, culture, and background. Acknowledging these differences, through the growing diverse population of the province and celebrating diversity and multicultural with community events, are key factors of welcoming Newfoundland and Labradorians around the world and attracting more immigrants to come “home” to Newfoundland and Labrador.

The objectives of the “Celebrating Home” Initiative are to:

  • Increase the number and broaden the reach of diversity and multicultural celebrations throughout the province;
  • Increase an understanding and awareness of diversity in the province; and,
  • Facilitate opportunities for community organizations, municipalities, town and local service districts to celebrate Come Home 2022.

Non-profit community or non-governmental organizations, schools municipalities, towns, and local service districts are invited to host events and activities that highlight diversity and multiculturalism across the province in a celebration of Come Home 2022 through $500 grants.

Funding Eligibility

Eligible applicants must operate within Newfoundland and Labrador and be either a:

  • Municipality or local service district;
  • School; or,
  • Not-for-profit community group or organization.

The “Celebrating Home” Initiative  will provide up to a maximum of $500 per eligible applicant in the form of a non-repayable grant. Applicants will not be required to submit a claim or invoices, but may be required to provide a brief report on use of funds and project results.

Incorporated, not-for-profit applicants must be in good standing with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants may confirm their standing by checking with the Government of  Newfoundland and Labrador Service NL website for Companies and Deeds Online at: https://cado.eservices.gov.nl.ca/CADOInternet/Company/CompanyMain.aspx

Applicants must agree that the name of the organization and the amount of funding awarded will be released publicly.

Eligible Funding Activities

Eligible funding activities would be those that:

  • Promote Come Home 2022 through a celebration of diversity and multiculturalism;
  • Advance cultural diversity and understanding of cultural differences in Newfoundland and Labrador communities through intercultural exchanges and events; and,
  • Create an avenue for cultural groups and/or organizations to educate other residents on their specific cultures, as well as engage them in culture-specific celebrations.

Ineligible Costs

Ineligible costs include:

  • Major Capital costs, including vehicle purchases, construction or renovation of buildings or monuments, etc.;
  • Travel outside Newfoundland and Labrador, except in special circumstances pre-approved by the Department;
  • Financial losses/deficits incurred by the organization;
  • Training allowances or tuition payments; and
  • Lobbying/advocacy activities of the organization

How Do I Apply?

There is an application form to complete in order to apply for the funding. This form is available here. Interested organizations must complete and submit an application form to the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism, Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills by email or mail at the following addresses:

Email: diversity@gov.nl.ca

OR

Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Department of Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6

 

Deadline for Applications

The deadline for applications is May 13, 2022.

Contact below for more information:

Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Department of Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills
Tel: 709-729-6607
E-mail: diversity@gov.nl.ca