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Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Last Update: February 3, 2026
NT, Canada
Supports community programming and local capacity building
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except 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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Overview
This funding supports community-based programming and activities in Yellowknife, Dettah, and N’dilo. It provides up to $12,000 for new or existing initiatives that foster volunteer development or mentorship, support collective action on community needs, or build community capacity and resilience.
Activities funded
- New community programming.
- Existing community programming.
- Community-based activities that foster volunteer development and/or mentorship.
- Community-based activities that support collective action to address identified community needs or issues.
- Community-based activities that build capacity for stronger, more resilient communities.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 11,500
Mentorship program pairing experienced volunteers with first-time community helpers
$ 12,000
Winter preparedness workshops and volunteer mutual-aid network for residents
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an organization conducting activities in the Yellowknife, Dettah, and/or N’dilo areas.
- The proposed initiative must support new and/or existing programming or community-based activities.
- The project must align with at least one stated priority area (volunteer development/mentorship, collective action, or community capacity-building).
Who is eligible?
- Organizations conducting activities in Yellowknife.
- Organizations conducting activities in Dettah.
- Organizations conducting activities in N’dilo.
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Yellowknife
- Dettah
- N’dilo
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Typical decision timing is indicated as September.
- The posted deadline for the 2025 intake was July 31, 2025.
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