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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Northwest Territories
Overview
Community Energy Planning supports communities and Indigenous governments in developing and implementing a community energy plan. It offers funding and AEA services for community engagement, hiring a local Community Energy Champion, writing the plan, and identifying next-step projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing a community energy plan
- Implementing a community energy plan
- Community engagement and consultation
- Identifying projects and strategies for the next year
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Community Council or Band Council resolution supporting the project
- Signed partnership agreement with AEA
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community governments
- Indigenous governments
Eligible expenses
- Staff time for AEA support services
- Hiring a local part-time Community Energy Champion
- Travel, accommodation, and per diems for the orientation workshop
- Miscellaneous expenses such as catering, local advertising, and incentives
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
- AEA contacts applicants about the status of their application.
- If accepted, the applicant must provide a Council resolution and sign a partnership agreement.
- Approved applicants are scheduled into the next available planning cycle.
- The Executive Director of AEA makes the final decision on applications.
Additional information
- The program works on annual planning cycles.
- Applications are processed in the order received.
- AEA may help source funding for projects identified in the community energy plan.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Energy Planning Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Energy Planning. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community Energy Planning?
Community Energy Planning supports communities and Indigenous governments in developing and implementing a community energy plan. It offers funding and AEA services for community engagement, hiring a local Community Energy Champion, writing the plan, and identifying next-step projects.
How much funding can be received?
Community Energy Planning Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Energy Planning program?
To be eligible for the Community Energy Planning program, you must:
Community or Indigenous government
Located in the NWT
Plan must cover the whole community
What expenses are eligible under Community Energy Planning?
Developing a community energy plan
Implementing a community energy plan
Community engagement and consultation
Identifying projects and strategies for the next year
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Energy Planning?
You can contact Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) by email at info@aea.nt.ca or by phone at (867) 920-3333.
Where is the Community Energy Planning available?
The Community Energy Planning program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Community Energy Planning a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Energy Planning is a Grant and Funding