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Helen & John Parker Community Fund - Northwest Territories - Canada
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Helen & John Parker Community Fund

Supports community programming and local capacity building
The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 12,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : July 31, 2025
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Train or support volunteers
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Helen & John Parker Community 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 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 The Yellowknife Community Foundation.

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

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