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Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset

Monthly family support for children in the Northwest Territories

Offered by
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Official source: canada.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Who can apply
Low- and middle-income families
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Overview

Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset provides monthly, non-taxable support for low- and middle-income families with children in the Northwest Territories. It is combined with the Canada Child Benefit and fully funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Northwest Territories
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Northwest Territories benefit page updated

The page now shows only the Northwest Territories child benefit, and the Northwest Territories cost of living offset section is no longer shown.

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The Northwest Territories page now shows only the Northwest Territories child benefit, which is described as a Canada child benefit related program for the Northwest Territories. The Northwest Territories cost of living offset section has been removed, including the cancelled-payment context that previously said the last NTCOLO payments were issued on April 4, 2025. The child benefit details remain visible, including monthly amounts such as $67.91, $122.25, $166.41, and $203.75 for children under six, and $54.33, $97.83, $133.08, and $163.00 for children aged 6 to 17. The page still says the benefit is reduced above adjusted family net income of $30,000 and that the program is fully funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Official source: canada.ca
June 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Low- and middle-income families
  • Families with children under 18

Eligible geographic areas

  • Northwest Territories

Official sources

canada.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset Program

What is the Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset?

Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset provides monthly, non-taxable support for low- and middle-income families with children in the Northwest Territories. It is combined with the Canada Child Benefit and fully funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset program?

To be eligible for the Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset program, you must: Low- or middle-income families Children under 18 Based on family income

Who can I contact for more information about the Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset?

You can contact Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

Where is the Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset available?

The Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset program is available the province of Northwest Territories.

Is the Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset?

Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset is funded by Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)