The Women of Influence in Local Government Award celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the field, whether on the administrative or political side of life.

The deadline to submit your nominations is JUNE 3, 2022.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 prize with up to 10 teams able to win prize money to help them launch initiatives that will bring about the changes they want to see in their communities. Check out the 2022 nomination guides and templates here.

The deadline to submit your nominations is October 12, 2022.

Webinar: 2022 AIP Call for Nominations

Date: Thursday, June 16

Time: 11:00 am MT

Register for the nomination webinar

The TSCC is an immersive, 10-day educational program for NWT high-school-aged students ages 14-17, and educators, offered by the GNWT. The program is delivered by educators and leaders in Indigenous Culture and Environmental Science who collaborate to provide a fun and rewarding on-the-tundra multidisciplinary learning experience.

Camp runs from July 26 - August 4

7 days of art, expression, connection and empowerment. Applications are open to youth aged 12-17 living in the NWT who self-identify as gender and/or sexually diverse, are questioning their identities, or are allied to the 2SLGBTQIPA+ community.

Deadline to apply - June 13, 2022

Camp runs from August 20 - 26

The NGO Stabilization Fund is an application based contribution program that provides short term support to NGOs who deliver critical GNWT funded programs and services to NWT residents. Collaborative projects that build the capacity of more than one NGO are encouraged.

Funding up to $50,000 is available.

The Ghost Gear Fund supports a range of activities to support the improvement of fisheries management and sustainability and the prevention and mitigation of marine litter.

Eligible projects must create 2 or more new food system components with the goal to create, expand and/or complete your community's food system.

Funding between $100,000 to $500,000

The second round of applications has opened for projects that support women's participation in local leadership. Small and rural communities are encouraged to apply.

Funding up to $10,000 is available.

The Northern Access Round seeks solutions that reduce the time, cost, and risk to access resources for building and maintaining appropriate northern and remote housing supply.

Successful applicants will share a pool of up to $80 million.

Financial support is available to residents, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and local authorities (community governments). Applicants can apply for disaster financial assistance if the Disaster Assistance Policy has been implemented, insurance coverage was not available, or the cost exceeded what insurance covers.

FCM offers grants for municipal environmental projects. Loans are also available to municipalities at competitive rates, and most recipients receive an additional grant of up to 15 percent of their loan amount. Municipal partners may apply for competitive, long-term financing.

This program provides funding to hire community-based counsellors who will support individuals living in, or working towards, recovery and/or support community-based addictions recovery and aftercare programming in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

A maximum of $750,000 is available each year under the program.

March 31-September 1: Indigenous governments.

September 2-March 31: Community governing authorities and non-government organizations

Click here for more information.

Canadian Agricultural Partnership Policy Framework - Closes May 31

Healthy Land Healthy People Renewal - Closes June 1

Northwest Territories Official Language Act - Closes June 6

Mackenzie Valley Highway Project - Closes June 15

Review of Mineral Resources Royalties - Closes July 29

Emerging Stronger - Closes September 23, 2023

GNWT Services in French - No Closing Date Indicated

Yellowknife Airport 20 Year Master Plan - Closes June 12

Changes to the Western Canada Lottery Act Regulations - Closes June 13

Review of the Fire Prevention Act - Closes June 16

The BDIC Act Engagement - Closes June 24

Proposed Psychology Profession Regulations - Closes June 27

Great Bear River Bridge - No Closing Date Indicated

The Minister of the Department of Health and Social Services is issuing a Call for Nominations for qualified candidates to fill the position of Chairperson of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Leadership Council.

The Minister of Health and Social Services is seeking nominations for vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu, and Yellowknife regions.