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Healthy Choices Fund
Funding for health promotion projects in the Northwest Territories
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
The Healthy Choices Fund provides up to $20,000 per project per year to support health promotion and prevention initiatives in the Northwest Territories. It also supports multi-year projects for up to three years, subject to annual appropriation.
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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 strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Health promotion and prevention initiatives
- Projects addressing healthy eating, physical activity, substance use, and sexual health
- Injury prevention activities
- Community-based education, awareness, and skills-building projects
- Projects that strengthen partnerships and community participation
Documents Needed
- Completed Healthy Choices Fund application
- Project description with proposed activities and timeline
- Detailed budget
- Valid liability insurance
- Letter of good standing or certificate of incorporation, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories
- Community governing authorities
- Non-government not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Health and social services authorities
- Research projects
- Consultation-based projects
Eligible expenses
- Program materials and supplies
- Equipment for food storage and preparation, injury prevention, and outdoor activities
- Venue and equipment rentals
- Staff expenses, facilitator fees, and travel within the Northwest Territories
- Administration fees up to 5% of total projected costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Vehicle purchases, including snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles
- Minor renovations or building alterations over $5,000
- Site servicing works, including electrical, water, or wastewater infrastructure
- Research projects
- Consultations
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed, rated, discussed, and approved by a committee.
- Applicants are contacted within 30 business days after submission.
- Applicants receive a letter or email confirming approval or non-approval.
- Funding may be provided through a contribution agreement, with reporting requirements.
- Applications not approved may be referred to other GNWT funding options.
Additional information
- Organizations may submit more than one application.
- Multi-year projects may be funded for up to three years.
- Priority may be given to projects with strong partnerships and sustainability beyond the funding period.
- The application portal is online through SurveyMonkey Apply.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Choices Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Healthy Choices 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 Healthy Choices Fund?
The Healthy Choices Fund provides up to $20,000 per project per year to support health promotion and prevention initiatives in the Northwest Territories. It also supports multi-year projects for up to three years, subject to annual appropriation.
How much funding can be received?
Healthy Choices Fund Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Healthy Choices Fund program?
To be eligible for the Healthy Choices Fund program, you must:
Located in the Northwest Territories
Meets community or regional needs
Demonstrates partnerships and collaboration
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Choices Fund?
Health promotion and prevention initiatives
Projects addressing healthy eating, physical activity, substance use, and sexual health
Injury prevention activities
Community-based education, awareness, and skills-building projects
Projects that strengthen partnerships and community participation
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Choices Fund?
You can contact Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services (HCF).
Where is the Healthy Choices Fund available?
The Healthy Choices Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Healthy Choices Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Healthy Choices Fund is a Grant and Funding