Kivalliq Freight Subsidy, Harvesters Support Grant
The (KHSG) is to relieve costs of freight for harvesting equipment for Inuit in the Kivalliq and to preserve and advance Inuit harvesting culture, heritage, and traditional ways of life. This program covers 75% of the freight for specified harvesting equipment.
Introduction
The objective of the Kivalliq Harvesters Support Grant (KHSG) is to relieve costs of freight for harvesting equipment for Inuit in the Kivalliq and to preserve and advance Inuit harvesting culture, heritage, and traditional ways of life.
Eligible Participants
To be eligible for funding assistance, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- An Inuk 16 years of age or older and enrolled in the Nunavut Agreement;
- A harvester who engages in traditional harvesting activity; and
- Residing in the Kivalliq region
Eligible Expenses
The Program provides funding assistance to cover the cost of freight for all modes of transport:
- Snowmobiles
- ATV’s
- UTV’s
- Outboard Motor
- Boat
75% of the freight costs per request for harvesting equipment from April 1, 2023, to current. Only one application can be accepted for each type of equipment.
Full or 25% proof of payment of freight must be provided with application to be processed.
Please note that submissions with shipping quotes prior to April 1, 2023 will not be processed.
Online Form: Kivalliq Harvesters Support Grant Application
Harvesters Support Grants (HSG): In recognition of the importance of country foods traditionally harvested, the Government of Canada created the HSG, filtered into KIA from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI). At the May 2023 board of directors meeting, the board unanimously agreed to introduce a freight subsidy to offer financial relief to Inuit in the Kivalliq Region in buying essential harvesting equipment such as snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs (utility task vehicles) and outboard motors intended for harvesting needs, up to a maximum of 75% of freight costs through all modes of transportation, to reflect the rising costs to harvesters and their equipment. In 2023, KIA helped beneficiaries access $361,483.29 in the HSG Freight Rebate.