Funding Opportunities
Funding Specific Websites
Invest: NWT's Online Funding Database
This site compiles many of the resources that are available to communities in the Northwest Territories.
FMCs: Funding Page
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has a page designated to funding opportunities available to municipal governments across Canada
Economic Development
Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program - Rolling deadlines, next deadline to be announced in the early spring of 2020
This program is designed to build capacity for climate change adaptation by funding community-designed and driven projects. This program funds First Nations and Inuit communities’ efforts to build capacity to adapt to the health impacts of climate change.
Broadband Fund: CRTC. - March 27, 2020
The Government of Canada has launched its second call for applications to help rural and northern communities build more reliable broadband services. the Commission recognized that there are many geographic areas throughout Canada that do not currently have access to universal service objective-level broadband services and that would not be eligible for funding in the first call for applications.
Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program, Government of Canada- Continuous Intake
Canada and all other UN member states committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to eliminate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity by the year 2030. Launched in 2018 the SDG Funding Program supports projects aimed to reach the goals set out in their 2030 Agenda.
Infrastructure
Broadband Fund- Second Application - March 27, 2020
The Government of Canada has established a funding mechanism to assist northern and rural communities to access the basic telecommunications services that form part of the universal service objective and closing the gaps in connectivity.
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program - Rolling deadlines, next deadline to be announced in the early spring of 2020
The program works with Indigenous and northern communities, territorial and regional governments and other stakeholders to identify priorities for climate change adaptation in the North. The program provides support to northern communities and organizations to help them adapt to climate change impacts by funding the following types of projects:
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vulnerability and risk assessment of climate change impacts
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development of hazard maps and adaptation plans
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development of adaptation options
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implementation of non-structural and structural adaptation measures
Off-Diesel Initiative for Remote Indigenous Communities, Government of Canada- Continuous Intake
Developed in collaboration with Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise (ICE SE) and the Pembina Institute, the Generating New Opportunities: Indigenous Off-diesel Initiative will help communities move away from using diesel by developing cleaner community-led energy projects.
Community Improvement
Co-Investment Fund- New Construction - Continuous Intake
This fund prioritizes partnerships between governments, non-profits, private sector, among others and provides low-cost loans and/or financial contributions. The focus of this fund is to develop energy efficient, accessible and socially inclusive housing for mixed-income, mixed-tenure, and mixed-use affordable housing uses.
Federal Lands Initiative - Continuous Intake
The Federal Lands Initiative is a $200-million fund that supports the transfer of surplus federal lands and buildings to eligible proponents. This is available at discounted to no cost to be developed or renovated for use as affordable housing. The discount on the property will depend on the level of social outcomes achieved by the winning proposal. Once transferred, the property will be developed or renovated into affordable, sustainable, accessible and socially inclusive housing.
GHG Grant Program for Building and Industry- March 1, 2020
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) GHG Grant Program for Buildings and Industry is an application-based non-repayable grant program designed to support greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction projects and initiatives for NWT businesses, industry and non-profit organizations.
Jumpstart, Community Development Grants- March 23, 2020, and May 1, 2020
Jumpstart strives to support quality sports and physical recreational programming by funding programs that align with the Sport for Life Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Framework. Applicants must apply for funding during the period that corresponds with the eligible Program Start Dates of their proposed program.
Green Jobs in Natural Resources, Government of Canada - Continuous Intake
Green jobs are the future in a world that is increasingly valuing sustainable practices as part of the transition to a low-carbon economy and the transformation of the natural resource sectors.
Community Investment- Imperial - Continuous Intake
Since the 1890s, Imperial has invested in thousands of community-building initiatives across Canada, and we continue to offer financial and volunteer support to hundreds of organizations every year. Their focus areas are innovation and stability, Indigenous leadership and capacity building, and strong operating communities.
Youth Centre Initiative, MACA - GNWT - Continuous Intake
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs may provide financial support to assist with the operating costs of youth centers or other community-based facilities in the Northwest Territories that provide youth with positive and healthy lifestyle programs.
Municipal and Community Affairs, Recreation & Sport Contributions, GNWT - Continuous Intake
MACA provides financial assistance to eligible community governments and/or territorial-based recreation and sports organizations in the development and delivery of sport and recreation activities in the NWT through Recreations and Sports Contributions
Healthy Choices Fund, GNWT - Continuous Intake
This fund helps eligible organizations and community governments maximize the impact of health promotion and prevention activities that support individuals, families, and communities in making positive lifestyle choices.
Volunteer Recognition Fund, Municipal and Community Affairs - GNWT - Continous Intake
The Volunteer Recognition Policy allows community governments to promote and encourage community volunteerism through planned community recognition events.
Public Security
Family Violence Initiative - Continuous Intake
The Family Violence Initiative supports the development implementation, testing assessment of models, strategies and tools to improve the justice system's responce to family violence.
Federal Lands Initiative- Continuous Intake
The Federal Lands Initiative is a $200-million fund that supports the transfer of surplus federal lands and buildings to eligible proponents. This is available at discounted to no cost to be developed or renovated for use as affordable housing. The discount on the property will depend on the level of social outcomes achieved by the winning proposal. Once transferred, the property will be developed or renovated into affordable, sustainable, accessible and socially inclusive housing.
Anti-Racism Action Program
The Department of Canadian Heritage is launching a call for funding applications for the new Anti-Racism Action Program, which will provide funding for projects that help address barriers to employment, justice and social participation among Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities and religious minorities.
Disaster Financial Assistance, GNWT - Continuous Intake
Disaster Financial Assistance provides financial support to assist individuals, small businesses and community governments in recovering from a disaster and restoring damaged property to its pre-disaster conditions.
Culture & Heritage
Family Violence Initiative- Continuous Intake
The Family Violence Initiative supports of the development, implementation, testing and assessment of models, strategies and tools to improve the justice system's response to family violence. It also supports projects that raise public awareness of the issue and encourage public involvement in responding to family violence.
Listen, Hear Our Voices Funding- All projects must be completed between June 30, 2020, and September 20, 2020
Listen, Hear Our Voices is an initiative that resulted from engagement and collaboration. This initiative aims to help digitize and preserve First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation culture and language recordings. Seven archivists, based in traditional territories, are available to deliver tailored services to participating Indigenous communities across Canada. They can also help with Listen, Hear Our Voices funding applications.
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations - January 15, 2020
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations is a summer job program. Eligible employers may benefit from wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. Positions last from six to 16 weeks and students must work 30 to 40 hours per week. Students with a disability are eligible for part-time work.