‘Celebrating Home’ to Spur Multicultural Showcases Across Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

April 20, 2022

Today the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, announced a call for proposals for ‘Celebrating Home, an initiative that encourages service organizations and communities to apply for up to $500 towards offering a multicultural event or program as part of Come Home 2022 festivities.

The “Celebrating Home” initiative is the first Come Home 2022-related grant to showcase the increasingly diverse peoples and communities that proudly call Newfoundland and Labrador home.

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

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

The deadline for applications is May 13, 2022. Please see the backgrounder below for eligibility requirements and visit here or email diversity@gov.nl.ca for more information.

‘Celebrating Home’ is the latest in a suite of newcomer-focused programs and services that are positioning Newfoundland and Labrador as a national leader on immigration settlement and retention. Recent examples include:

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“Newfoundland and Labrador is growing, and a big reason why is that record numbers of newcomers are choosing to make this place their home. ‘Celebrating Home’ is showcasing our increasing diversity for the benefit of all our residents and Come Home 2022 visitors. Once again we are showing that diversity is our strength.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

“The Association for New Canadian is delighted to support ‘Celebrating Home,’ which seeks to engage newcomers in Come Home 2022 activities. Initiatives such as these are a wonderful way to highlight the province’s diverse population and their contributions to our communities.”
Megan Morris
Executive Director, Association for New Canadians

“Municipalities across the province are preparing for Come Home 2022. It is important that we recognize the diversity already in our communities and ensure that we continue to create spaces that are open, inclusive and welcoming to newcomers.”
Amy Coady
President, Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador

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BACKGROUNDER

‘Celebrating Home’ Call for Proposals and Funding Guidelines 2022-2023
The Department of Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills is investing up to $500 for any organizations and municipalities to support Come Home 2022 activities. The ‘Celebrating Home’ initiative supports community organizations and municipalities and local service districts 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 and celebrating diversity and multicultural with community events are key factors of welcoming Newfoundland and Labradoreans around the world and attracting more immigrants to come ‘home’ to Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

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

The ‘Celebrating Home’ Initiative Program 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.

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 for the funding. This form is available online 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

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