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Gender Equity Grant
Community projects advancing gender equity in the Northwest Territories
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The 2026-2027 Call for Proposals deadline changed from April 20, 2026 to an open intake until all funding is allocated.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The 2026-2027 Call for Proposals deadline changed from April 20, 2026 to an open intake until all funding is allocated.
Gender Equity Grant deadline updated
The Gender Equity Grant page now says the 2026-2027 Call for Proposals will remain open until all funding has been allocated, replacing the fixed April 20, 2026 deadline. This is a major timeline change because applications are no longer tied to a single closing date and may be accepted until funds are fully committed.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
The Gender Equity Grant provides up to $5,000 per community-based project for non-government organizations, community governments, and Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories. Eligible projects may address gender-based inequalities, promote awareness or education on gender equity, or advance gender equity through partnerships, capacity building, policy development, or applied community research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs or services that address historical and social gender-based inequalities.
- Initiatives that promote awareness, education, or social action on gender equity.
- Projects that advance gender equity through partnership building, capacity building, policy development, or applied community research.
- Projects that build an organization’s development and capacity to effectively enhance gender equity in the Northwest Territories.
Documents Needed
- Completed Gender Equity Grant Application Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-government organizations
- Community governments
- Indigenous governments
Selection criteria
- The proposed project supports a service, program or initiative that addresses gender inequality.
- The project has the potential to provide gender-based support through meaningful collaboration or increased knowledge.
- The project is a community-based project carried out in the Northwest Territories.
- The project will result in a final output such as a report or presentation that can be shared with participants and the broader community.
- The project has community support, is financially feasible, and fits any other criteria listed in the specific call for applications.
How to apply
- Complete the Gender Equity Grant Application Form.
- Email the completed form to genderequity@gov.nt.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee and prioritized based on how well the proposed project meets the objectives and criteria.
- Grant decisions are made and communicated in writing to all applicants no later than sixty days after the application due date.
- Approved projects are ineligible to receive funding under the Women’s Initiatives Grant in the same fiscal year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gender Equity Grant Program
What is the Gender Equity Grant?
The Gender Equity Grant provides up to $5,000 per community-based project for non-government organizations, community governments, and Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories. Eligible projects may address gender-based inequalities, promote awareness or education on gender equity, or advance gender equity through partnerships, capacity building, policy development, or applied community research.
How much funding can be received?
Gender Equity Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Gender Equity Grant program?
To be eligible for the Gender Equity Grant program, you must:
Applicant must be a non-government organization, community government, or Indigenous government.
Project must be community-based and carried out in the Northwest Territories.
Project must address at least one gender equity objective in the program policy.
What expenses are eligible under Gender Equity Grant?
Programs or services that address historical and social gender-based inequalities.
Initiatives that promote awareness, education, or social action on gender equity.
Projects that advance gender equity through partnership building, capacity building, policy development, or applied community research.
Projects that build an organization’s development and capacity to effectively enhance gender equity in the Northwest Territories.
Who can I contact for more information about the Gender Equity Grant?
You can contact Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) by email at genderequity@gov.nt.ca.
Where is the Gender Equity Grant available?
The Gender Equity Grant program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Gender Equity Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Gender Equity Grant is a Grant and Funding