Anti-Poverty Fund

Overview

This program provides funding for antipoverty 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 under the program. There is no minimum or maximum amount per project.

NEW Application Date

Applications close: February 1, 2027 at 5:00PM

This application period will support earlier assessment and help position successful applicants to receive funding as soon as possible.

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.

NEW Funding Referral Consent

To increase access to related funding opportunities applicants may choose to allow the GNWT to share their application with other relevant GNWT departments for consideration under additional funding programs if funding is not available through the Anti-Poverty Fund.

Providing consent is optional. Choosing not to provide consent will not affect eligibility for, or the assessment of, applications for the Antipoverty Fund.

How to apply

Complete the Application Form

Complete the Project Budget Form

Send your completed forms to GSI@gov.nt.ca.

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