Municipal Funding Program: Contributions are provided to all non-tax based municipal corporations to assist in the costs of delivering municipal programs and services to include:

• general government services;
• general works;
• protective services;
• transportation;
• building maintenance;
• utilities;
• recreation facilities;
• land administration;
• community planning administration;
• recreation

Equalization grants are provided to tax-based municipal corporations to assist them in maintaining effective levels of operating revenue. Community Development is responsible for administration and monitoring all funds contributed to municipalities under this program

The Community Development fund assists communities in undertaking activities that increase capacity in local decision making authority and greater community control over their future. Communities, with the financial support for community development initiatives are encouraged to build on community strengths and address obstacles to community development. A $10,000 contribution is provided to assist in developing programs at the municipal level in order to promote self-reliance and support the development of community management skills.

Grants in Lieu of Taxes may be paid to cities, towns, villages and hamlets to compensate for the municipal services provided to GN buildings, as cities, towns, villages and hamlets cannot tax a higher authority. Properties owned by the GN are assessed and; compensation through the Grant In Lieu Program, provides fair compensation for municipal services provided to its properties by municipal corporations.

Municipal Training Organization (MTO): Community Development in partnership with Nunavut Association of Municipal Administrators is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing programs to provide municipal staff with skills and knowledge that can contribute to excellence in municipal program and services delivery across the territory though the Municipal Training Organization.

For a more details, including a calendar of events and documents, please see the MTO Website

Water and Sewage Services Subsidy Program: Community Development is responsible for providing funding for water and sewage services to subsidize costs of those services for users in cities, towns, villages, and hamlets. Subsidy payments are provided to cities, towns, villages, and hamlets who provide water and sewage services to residents in their designated service area. Community Development is responsible for monitoring all funds transferred under this program