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Gary Robinson Memorial Fund - Yellowknife - Northwest Territories - Canada
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Gary Robinson Memorial Fund

Supports search and rescue and emergency preparedness activities
The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 8,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : July 31, 2025
Location
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

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.
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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 workforce skills
  • Train or support volunteers
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
  • 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
  • All industries
Target groups
  • General public
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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

Eligibility

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

Eligible expenses

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

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

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.

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.

What is the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Gary Robinson Memorial Fund Funds up to $8,000 of admissible expenses.

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

What expenses are eligible under Gary Robinson Memorial Fund?

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

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

You can contact The Yellowknife Community Foundation.

Where is the Gary Robinson Memorial Fund available?

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

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

Gary Robinson Memorial Fund is a Grant and Funding

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