Anti-Poverty Fund

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Important update: Based on feedback from the What We Heard Report, the 2025-2026 application process for both the Anti-Poverty Fund and the NGO Stabilization Fund has been simplified and the application period has been extended. Please note that you can use the same form to apply to one or both programs.

Overview

This program provides funding for anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories (NWT) that show concrete action towards reducing poverty. 

The Anti-Poverty fund supports projects that:

  • provide a tangible service or support at the community level;
  • demonstrate the potential to improve social outcomes for residents in a tangible and measurable fashion;
  • develop or implement a new initiative
  • enhance an existing program or service at the community level;
  • demonstrate the ability to develop meaningful partnerships with other organizations and support an integrated approach in responding to multiple social issues.

Available Funding

A maximum of $1,750,000 is available each year under the program. There is no minimum or maximum amount per project. 

Deadline

5:00 PM, February 13, 2026.

Eligibility

  • Indigenous governments in the NWT;
  • Community governing authorities (Band Council, Métis Local, Charter Community or municipal council); and
  • Non-government organizations that can demonstrate partnership or support from an Indigenous or community governing authority.

GNWT entities, including schools and health centres, are not eligible to apply. They may be included as partners in projects led by eligible applicant organizations.

Eligible projects must be located in the NWT. They may be new initiatives or enhancements of existing projects.

How to apply

  1. Complete the NEW application form.
  2. Complete the Project Budget Form  
  3. Send the completed forms to GSI@gov.nt.ca.

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Contact us

Anti-Poverty Initiative
Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs
Government of the Northwest Territories
8th floor, Northwestel Building
5201 50th Ave
P.O. Box 1320
Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Phone: (867) 767-9141 ext. 11220
Email:  GSI@gov.nt.ca