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Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund
Supports family-friendly music events
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Opened June 1, 2026
Location
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund supports organizations in Yellowknife that present family-friendly, all-ages music events in any genre. The fund can support event delivery, and applications are assessed by the Grants Committee and Fund Advisors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yellowknife
- 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
- Putting on family-friendly, all-ages music events in any genre.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations in Yellowknife.
Eligible geographic areas
- Yellowknife
How to apply
- Create a profile on the grant application portal.
- If your organization already exists in the portal but you do not have a user account, contact grants@ykcf.ca so an account can be created and linked to your organization.
- Once logged in, click Apply in the navigation bar to access each grant application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee and Fund Advisors.
- Yellowknife Community Foundation staff conduct due diligence checks in August.
- Grants Committee members undertake a review process in August.
- Applicants are notified in September, and every applicant receives notification regardless of funding decision.
- Successful grantees must submit a final report through the online portal.
Additional information
- Grantees are eligible to re-apply for grants in successive years.
- Previous receipt does not guarantee future awards.
- Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee and Fund Advisors.
- All successful grantees must submit a final report through the online portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund Program
What is the Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund?
Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund supports organizations in Yellowknife that present family-friendly, all-ages music events in any genre. The fund can support event delivery, and applications are assessed by the Grants Committee and Fund Advisors.
How much funding can be received?
Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is July 31, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund program?
To be eligible for the Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund program, you must:
Organizations in Yellowknife
Family-friendly, all-ages music events in any genre
What expenses are eligible under Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund?
Putting on family-friendly, all-ages music events in any genre.
Who can I contact for more information about the Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund available?
The Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.