Yellowknife city officials announced they are still accepting applications for grants worth up to $10,000 for non-profit community groups.
Last year, the city provided about $500,000 in funding to various community groups through sponsorships and grant programs including the Community Grant and Heritage Committee Grant programs. A grant committee who will decide successful bids are accepting applications up to noon on Jan. 19.
The grants are being offered for 2026 through the Community Grant Funding Program and Heritage Committee Grant Program.
City officials said that local non-profit, community organizations are eligible to support events, projects, or programs that respond city council’s three year strategic objectives, first identified in 2023.
Key principles highlighted in the strategic directions report included Reconciliation, environmental and economic sustainability, housing, enhancing outreach and social support programs, enhancing affordable recreational programs and transportation.
“Projects must demonstrate a clear community impact and respond to local needs. Applications are reviewed by the Grant Review Committee in accordance with the Grant Funding Policy,” said city officials in an announcement issued in November.
The community grant program has three categories, including service grants, multi-year grants and sponsorship grants.
“The Heritage Committee Grant Program consists of 1 category, and it supports Yellowknife-based individuals, groups, partnerships, or business entities undertaking projects that celebrate, promote, and preserve Yellowknife’s heritage. The Heritage Committee may award grants up to $5,000 per proposal. Requests exceeding $5,000 require Council approval. The maximum award available per project is $10,000,” said city reps.
Local non profits are eligible to apply for one grant per calendar year. If successful, organizations are required to submit a final report.
Program reps said all applications are required to be submitted online by Monday, Jan. 19 by 12:00 p.m. MT
City officials said anyone who would like more information can contact the Community Grant Program at communitygrants@yellowknife.ca or (867) 920-5685 or the Heritage Committee Grant Program at heritage@yellowknife.ca or (867) 920-5622
Saxon Chung with the city of Yellowknife said that anyone who would like more info can head to the city’s grant webpages
Previously awarded organizations are are listed in the grant committee’s minutes posted online
