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NGO Stabilization Fund
Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWT
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Receive up to $50,000 per year when delivering critical Government of the Northwest Territories funded programs to residents such as services to homelessness, addiction, shelters for women and families.
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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
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capacity building initiatives for NGOs delivering essential services.
- Projects that strengthen organizational management and governance.
- Development and implementation of strategic or operational plans.
- Collaborative projects aimed at improving service delivery for multiple NGOs.
- Programs supporting organizational transitions or stabilization.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) delivering essential services supported by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
- Organizations addressing homelessness
- Addiction service providers
- Shelters for women and families
- Organizations supporting critical community programs and services in the Northwest Territories
Who is not eligible
There is no specific information indicating which types of companies are not eligible for this grant. You can check the guidelines provided by the NGO Stabilization Fund for additional information.
Eligible expenses
- General management costs.
- Governance expenses.
- Organizational development costs.
- Extraordinary operations costs.
- Training costs related to board governance and staff development.
- Expenses for strategy development and organizational planning.
- Transition support costs to stabilize operations.
- Image update expenses.
- Costs for research projects linked to organizational capacity.
- Purchase of equipment necessary for program or operational improvement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations operating in the Northwest Territories (NWT)
Additional information
- Collaborative projects involving multiple NGOs are encouraged.
- Funding is provided on a one-time basis for each approved application.
- In years of high demand, applicants may receive a partial amount of the requested funding.
- Details about approved projects and funding amounts for previous years are publicly available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NGO Stabilization Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NGO Stabilization 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 NGO Stabilization Fund?
Receive up to $50,000 per year when delivering critical Government of the Northwest Territories funded programs to residents such as services to homelessness, addiction, shelters for women and families.
How much funding can be received?
NGO Stabilization Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the NGO Stabilization Fund program?
To be eligible for the NGO Stabilization Fund program, you must:
No eligibility criteria specific to for-profit businesses found.
What expenses are eligible under NGO Stabilization Fund?
Capacity building initiatives for NGOs delivering essential services.
Projects that strengthen organizational management and governance.
Development and implementation of strategic or operational plans.
Collaborative projects aimed at improving service delivery for multiple NGOs.
Programs supporting organizational transitions or stabilization.
Who can I contact for more information about the NGO Stabilization Fund?
You can contact Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) by email at Youth_and_Volunteer@gov.nt.ca.
Where is the NGO Stabilization Fund available?
The NGO Stabilization Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the NGO Stabilization Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NGO Stabilization Fund is a Grant and Funding