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FUNDING FOR NWT PRIORITIES | |
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HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND
ATTENTION COMMUNITY GOVERNMENTS!
Applications for the Housing Accelerator Fund are now being accepted. The window for applications closes on August 18.
Municipalities facing capacity issues or timing constraints are strongly urged to contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) directly and as soon as possible to explain their needs.
Resources for applying:
Application Walk-through
Pre-application guide
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WEBINAR FOR APPLICANTS
The CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Application Walkthrough webinar is offered by the CMHC on July 18, 2023.
The session will cover how to use the portal and efficiently submit your application.
July 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT – Register now
Deadline for Proposals August 18, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information.
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CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FUND
ATTENTION COMMUNITY GOVERNMENTS!
This program aims to 1) support communities, decision-makers and natural resource-sector businesses in identifying, developing, and implementing adaptation actions, 2) support the enhancement of adaptation knowledge and skills among Canada’s professionals and workforce more broadly, and 3) increase access to climate change adaptation tools and resources.
Funding
• A minimum of $150,000, up to 60% of the total cost of a project
• Indigenous organizations may seek up to 100% of the total project costs
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WEBINAR FOR APPLICANTS
Information sessions will be held to provide information about this Call for Proposals and to answer questions from potential applicants.
July 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT – Register now
Deadline for Proposals September 22, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS | |
CLIMATE ACTION AND AWARENESS | |
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SURVEY: MEASURING CLIMATE ACTION IN CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES
The Municipal Net-Zero Action Research Partnership (N-ZAP) is undertaking an assessment of the current state of local climate action in Canada. Survey results will be made available in a public database and used to inform the development of cutting-edge and practical climate resources for municipalities.
No matter where you are in your climate action journey, they want to hear from you. By completing this survey, your municipality will:
• Have the opportunity to apply to join N-ZAP as a pilot city
• Contribute to the national climate conversation
• Gain access to new climate resources as they become available
Click here for more information and to complete the survey
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HIGH SCHOOL & POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS | |
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HOUSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Do you know an NWT resident who is enrolled in a post-secondary program this fall? Check out the Housing NWT Alfred Moses Memorial and Tom Williams Memorial Scholarships!
These scholarships were established to recognize and celebrate students who provide positive solutions to housing programs across the NWT.
Deadline for Nominations July 17, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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POST-SECONDARY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (with a few exceptions). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards. September 2023 to August 2024 academic year.
Deadline for Nominations August 1, 2023
Click here to register and for more information
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (NWT) YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors Program. This cohort will have the opportunity to volunteer at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games in Mat-Su, Alaska.
To qualify for the program, youth must be between the ages of 16 and 22 on March 1, 2024. All selected youth will be required to have a passport for international travel.
Deadline for applications September 15, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING | |
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DISASTER MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION FUND - NEW INTAKE
The DMAF is a national, competitive, and merit-based contribution program intended to support infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards, such as floods, wildland fires, droughts and seismic events.
Deadline for applications July 19, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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ENERGY INNOVATION PROGRAM:
ON-ROAD TRANSPORTATION DECARBONIZATION
This call for proposals will fund research and development (R&D) projects and demonstration projects that will help decarbonize the transportation sector by addressing technical and market innovation barriers in Canada in two focus areas:
Focus area 1: Low- and zero-emission on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs)
Focus area 2: Infrastructure supporting on-road zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and overall transportation system efficiency
The call is open to R&D and demonstration projects. Applicants are required to classify their project type as either R&D or demonstration in their submission.
Deadline for Expressions of Interest July 20, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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SUPPORTING NORTHERN COMMUNITIES | |
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RETROFIT FUNDING FOR MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
This program will address climate capability and resiliency to multi-unit (5+) residential buildings by providing forgivable loans and low-interest loans to help finance building retrofit measures and activities needed to meet climate objectives, leading to deep reductions in energy consumption and GHG emissions.
Funding
• 100% of eligible retrofit costs, up to $170,000 per unit (repayable and forgivable loans combined)
Deadline for applications July 31, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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ESTATES MANAGEMENT FUNDING PROGRAM
The Estates Management Funding Program provides funding to support capacity-building for estate planning and administration for First Nations, including work to support the impact of settlement agreements on minor, dependent adult and decedent estates.
Deadline for applications August 6, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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INDIGENOUS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROGRAM GRANT
The IIPP grants seek to provide an opportunity for eligible Indigenous
organizations to seek funding for travel to World Intellectual Property
Organization sessions, small-scale initiatives and projects related to IP,
Indigenous knowledge (IK) and Indigenous cultural expressions (ICEs).
Deadline for Applications August 8, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION FUND
This Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund supports efforts that will help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species.
Deadline for Proposals August 31, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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ADDRESSING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE | |
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PREVENTING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE THROUGH YOUTH DATING VIOLENCE
PREVENTION - CALL FOR PROPOSALS
This funding opportunity aims to support projects that deliver and test health
promotion interventions that foster healthy relationships, prevent youth dating
violence, and help build the youth dating violence prevention evidence base.
Deadline for Applications August 31, 2023
Click here to apply or for more information
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EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM - REGIONAL EDUCATION AGREEMENT
REA funding is intended to support First Nations in establishing information sessions related to education transformation, technical tables and negotiating or renegotiating an education agreement supported by leadership. Approved funding amounts will be based on the available regional allocation.
Deadline for Applications October 31, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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To receive our weekly grants listing, email info@nwtac.com for more info! | |
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Are you passionate about local government? Would you like to share insights from your local community with municipalities across Canada? Would you bring an under-represented perspective to national conversations? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may be a perfect fit for a role on FCM’s standing committees.
Non-Board members are invited to apply and contribute meaningfully to the important work of the FCM Board by Monday, July 17, 2023.
Apply here today!
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PUBLIC SAFETY BULLETIN
The NWT Emergency Response Update is posted by the Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and summarizes the status, actions, and key messages of the GNWT/EMO emergency response. As new information becomes available, it will be posted in a Public Safety Bulletin in the GNWT Newsroom.
For the latest GNWT public safety information, including program and service updates, evacuation orders, and relevant links, please continue to visit the GNWT Public Safety page.
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS | |
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COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS
Session resumes on August 16. Watch for engagement opportunities in your communities, such as:
July 18 - Public Hearing of Bill 93: Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act
August 11 - Clause-by-Clause Review of Bill 74: Forest Act
YEAR AT-A-GLANCE
Click here for more information.
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CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) RESOURCES
The NWTAC has created a toolkit filled with resources to help our communities deal with the Coronavirus.
Go to the link below to get updated information from the Federal and Territorial governments as well as educational resources to keep your community healthy.
COVID-19 POSTERS & SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
Link to Coronavirus Toolkit
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