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Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Supports community programming and local capacity building
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Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 12,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
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.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations conducting activities in Yellowknife.
- Organizations conducting activities in Dettah.
- Organizations conducting activities in N’dilo.
Eligible geographic areas
- Yellowknife
- Dettah
- N’dilo
Additional information
- Typical decision timing is indicated as September.
- The posted deadline for the 2025 intake was July 31, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Helen & John Parker Community Fund Program
What is the Helen & John Parker Community Fund?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Helen & John Parker Community Fund Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Helen & John Parker Community Fund program?
To be eligible for the Helen & John Parker Community Fund program, you must:
Organization active in Yellowknife, Dettah, or N’dilo
Community-based programming or activities
Aligned with stated priorities
What expenses are eligible under Helen & John Parker Community Fund?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Helen & John Parker Community Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF).
Where is the Helen & John Parker Community Fund available?
The Helen & John Parker Community Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Helen & John Parker Community Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Helen & John Parker Community Fund is a Grant and Funding