This program provides non-repayable funding of up to 75% of eligible project costs to support greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction projects for NWT governments. Eligible activities may include energy retrofits, community energy plan implementation, biomass and district heating, off-grid renewable electricity, transportation initiatives, waste-to-energy, and methane capture and use.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : July 1, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Public administration

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

Environment

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Government facility energy retrofit initiatives
Implementation of community energy plans
Community government biomass boilers and district heating projects
Off-grid renewable electricity initiatives
Waste-to-energy and methane capture and use projects

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 975,000

Biomass district heating retrofit for public buildings replacing diesel heat

$ 562,500

Solar plus battery microgrid upgrade to cut diesel electricity use

Documents Needed

Completed and signed application form (including declaration and consent section)
Detailed project proposal using the Application Proposal Template (and/or a business plan, if available)
Documentation of required permits
Business licence documentation
Partner agreements (e.g., MOUs or contracts), if applicable

Eligibility

The applicant must be an eligible NWT government entity (community, Indigenous, or GNWT)
The project must focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
The application must be submitted through an application-based process

Who is eligible?

Community governments in the Northwest Territories
Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) departments
GNWT agencies
GNWT Crown Corporations and related organizations

Eligible geographic areas

Northwest Territories (NWT)

How to apply

Step 1: Complete the application form

Fill out the application, including the declaration and consent section
Sign and date the completed application

Step 2: Prepare the project proposal

Draft a detailed project proposal using the Application Proposal Template
Include a business plan, if available

Step 3: Compile supporting documentation

Gather documentation for required permits
Gather business licence documentation
Include partner agreements such as MOUs or contracts, if applicable

Step 4: Provide any additional information requested

Be prepared to submit any other information requested by the GHG Grant Program Coordinator for evaluation

Additional information

There is no maximum funding request per applicant.
A single non-GNWT applicant may request the entire yearly allocation.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the GHG Grant Program for Government Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the GHG Grant Program for Government. 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.