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GNWT GHG Grant Program
Funding for community GHG reduction projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
The GNWT GHG Grant Program supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and replace fossil fuel use in the Northwest Territories. It funds eligible activities such as energy retrofits, biomass and renewable heating, fuel switching, methane capture, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building energy retrofits and efficiency upgrades
- Renewable or biomass heating systems and district heating
- Fuel switching to lower-carbon energy sources
- Methane capture and waste-to-energy projects
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Program guide review confirmation
- Project description
- Estimated project costs and funding sources
- Project timeline
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governments and organizations
- Community and regional governments
- Territorial departments, agencies, and public bodies
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Canadian for-profit organizations and SMEs
Who is not eligible
- Individual homeowners
- Private individuals
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries and benefits
- Professional and management services
- Materials and supplies
- Equipment purchase or rental
- Vehicle rental and operation
- Contractor costs
- Training, travel, and conference costs
- Non-recoverable taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction of new facilities or buildings
- Projects that do not reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Purchase of on-road vehicles
- Standalone research, feasibility, or planning studies
- New fossil-fuel combustion equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Processing and Agreement
- The GNWT acknowledges receipt of submitted applications.
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
- The GNWT may request additional information during review.
- Applicants are informed whether their proposal will be considered for funding.
- Successful applicants must sign a Contribution Agreement before funding is paid.
Additional information
- Multi-year projects may be considered.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact the program team early.
- Approved projects may be subject to reporting, communications, and audit requirements.
- Appeals may be submitted in writing for process or administrative issues.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the GNWT GHG Grant Program Program
What is the GNWT GHG Grant Program?
The GNWT GHG Grant Program supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and replace fossil fuel use in the Northwest Territories. It funds eligible activities such as energy retrofits, biomass and renewable heating, fuel switching, methane capture, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
GNWT GHG Grant Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is March 31, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the GNWT GHG Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the GNWT GHG Grant Program program, you must:
Eligible organization in NWT
Legal ability to operate in NWT
Project reduces GHG emissions
What expenses are eligible under GNWT GHG Grant Program?
Building energy retrofits and efficiency upgrades
Renewable or biomass heating systems and district heating
Fuel switching to lower-carbon energy sources
Methane capture and waste-to-energy projects
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Who can I contact for more information about the GNWT GHG Grant Program?
You can contact Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) by email at GHGGrant@gov.nt.ca or by phone at 867-767-9021.
Where is the GNWT GHG Grant Program available?
The GNWT GHG Grant Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories.