Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Northwest Territories Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

The Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Climate Change supports programs connected to land, wildlife, climate resilience, environmental stewardship and community well-being. Funding linked to this provider includes Take a Family on the Land, which helps Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, community governments and nonprofits offset the cost of land-based experiences such as camping, boating, fishing, hunting and traditional activities. In the funding ecosystem, the department helps preserve the connection between environmental policy and lived northern culture. Land-based grants are not only recreation funding; they support family well-being, cultural continuity, intergenerational learning and access for residents who may not otherwise have the resources to participate. By funding organizations rather than individuals, the department also builds community capacity and supports locally designed activities. This role makes environmental and climate programming more practical, culturally grounded and accessible across the Northwest Territories.