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Community Project Fund - Northwest Territories - Canada
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Community Project Fund

Supports community-driven Indigenous health research development
NT NEIHR (NEIHR)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada

Overview

Provides up to $20,000 per project to support Indigenous health and wellness research grounded in community priorities in the Northwest Territories or Yukon. Funds support community engagement and relationship building, project planning and design, and knowledge exchange and sharing activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
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
  • Research
  • Other Health Services
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Health and wellness research project development based on Indigenous community priorities
  • Community-driven research planning initiatives related to Indigenous health and wellness
  • Partnership-based knowledge exchange and sharing related to Indigenous health and wellness research

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous communities
  • Community-based Indigenous organizations
  • Researchers (including Indigenous researchers)
  • Students (including Indigenous students)

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals applying without an affiliated organization able to hold and manage funds

Eligible expenses

  • Community engagement activities
  • Relationship-building activities
  • Project planning and design activities
  • Knowledge exchange and sharing activities

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Funding transfers to individuals

Eligible geographic areas

  • Northwest Territories
  • Yukon

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed and a decision is typically provided 4–6 weeks after submission.
  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the program reaches its maximum budget.

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the program’s maximum budget is reached.
  • Applicants can typically expect a decision within 4–6 weeks after submission.
  • Funds must be held and managed by an affiliated organization; funding is not transferred to individuals.
  • If needed, there is an option to hold funding at ICHR (to be noted in the application).

Contacts

ntneihr@ichr.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Project Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Project Fund. 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 Project Fund?

Provides up to $20,000 per project to support Indigenous health and wellness research grounded in community priorities in the Northwest Territories or Yukon. Funds support community engagement and relationship building, project planning and design, and knowledge exchange and sharing activities.

How much funding can be received?

Community Project Fund Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Community Project Fund program?

To be eligible for the Community Project Fund program, you must: Indigenous-led or partnered project Indigenous health and wellness focus Northwest Territories or Yukon

What expenses are eligible under Community Project Fund?

Health and wellness research project development based on Indigenous community priorities Community-driven research planning initiatives related to Indigenous health and wellness Partnership-based knowledge exchange and sharing related to Indigenous health and wellness research

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Project Fund?

You can contact NT NEIHR (NEIHR) by email at ntneihr@ichr.ca.

Where is the Community Project Fund available?

The Community Project Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.

Is the Community Project Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Project Fund is a Grant and Funding

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