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Chris Argue Memorial Fund
Wilderness travel and education in the Northwest Territories
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Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 2,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
The Chris Argue Memorial Fund – Yellowknife Community Foundation offers up to $2,000 to organizations and individuals in the Northwest Territories for wilderness-focused support. It supports self-propelled wilderness travel and wilderness education, including hiking, paddling, and cross-country skiing.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training in self-propelled wilderness travel, including hiking, paddling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing
- Wilderness education
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations
- Individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
How to apply
- Create a profile on the grant application portal.
- If your organization already exists in the portal but you do not have a user account, contact grants@ykcf.ca.
- Once you are logged in, click Apply in the navigation bar to access each grant application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee and Fund Advisors.
- Yellowknife Community Foundation staff conduct due diligence checks, and Grants Committee members undertake a review process.
- You may be contacted for further clarifying information.
- Applicants are notified, and every applicant will receive notification regardless of funding decision.
- All successful grantees will be required to submit a final report through our online portal.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Chris Argue Memorial Fund Program
What is the Chris Argue Memorial Fund?
The Chris Argue Memorial Fund – Yellowknife Community Foundation offers up to $2,000 to organizations and individuals in the Northwest Territories for wilderness-focused support. It supports self-propelled wilderness travel and wilderness education, including hiking, paddling, and cross-country skiing.
How much funding can be received?
Chris Argue Memorial Fund Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Chris Argue Memorial Fund program?
To be eligible for the Chris Argue Memorial Fund program, you must:
Organizations and individuals may apply
Applicants must be in the Northwest Territories
Projects must involve self-propelled wilderness travel or wilderness education
What expenses are eligible under Chris Argue Memorial Fund?
Training in self-propelled wilderness travel, including hiking, paddling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing
Wilderness education
Who can I contact for more information about the Chris Argue Memorial Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca.
Where is the Chris Argue Memorial Fund available?
The Chris Argue Memorial Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Chris Argue Memorial Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Chris Argue Memorial Fund is a Grant and Funding