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Gary Robinson Memorial Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Gary Robinson Memorial Fund Funds up to 8000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Gary Robinson Memorial Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund?

Gary Robinson Memorial Fund is funded by The Yellowknife Community Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund program?

To be eligible for the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund program, you must: • Yellowknife-based applicant • Project aligns with eligible purposes

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund?

You can contact The Yellowknife Community Foundation.

Q: Where is the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund available?

The Gary Robinson Memorial Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Yellowknife, NT

Supports search and rescue and emergency preparedness activities

Grant and Funding

The Yellowknife Community Foundation

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Minimum amount : 1,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : July 31, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Location

Yellowknife

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

General public
Nonprofits / charities

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Local

Overview

Provides up to $8,000 to support search and rescue/recovery and emergency response activities. Funding may also support outdoor skills and survival training, including equipment, technical services, program costs, and training workshops.

Activities funded

Search and rescue or recovery initiatives
Emergency response activities
Outdoor skills training
Survival training
Hosting training seminars or workshops

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 7,800

Upgrade radios, satellite comms, and ice-rescue gear for SAR

$ 7,900

Host cold-weather survival workshops with first-aid and navigation scenarios

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be an individual resident of the City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, or an organization based in Yellowknife or with a registered office in Yellowknife.
The request must relate to search and rescue/recovery, emergency response, or outdoor skills and/or survival training.

Who is eligible?

Individuals involved in search and rescue/recovery or emergency response
Charitable organizations involved in search and rescue/recovery or emergency response
Individuals involved in outdoor skills and/or survival training
Charitable organizations involved in outdoor skills and/or survival training

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Equipment purchases
Program costs
Technical services
Costs to attend training seminars or workshops
Costs to host training seminars or workshops

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Priority is given to search and rescue/recovery and emergency response initiatives.
The fund is intended to help continue Gary Robinson’s legacy of protecting and helping the local community.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Gary Robinson Memorial 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.