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NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects
Funding for community GHG reduction projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for community greenhouse gas reduction projects in the Northwest Territories. It supports initiatives such as energy retrofits, renewable and biomass heating, fuel switching, waste-to-energy, methane capture, and EV charging infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building energy retrofits and energy efficiency upgrades
- Renewable and biomass heating systems
- Fuel switching to lower-carbon alternatives
- Waste-to-energy and methane capture projects
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project description and timeline
- Estimated project costs and funding sources
- Supporting documents, such as quotes, support letters, or feasibility studies
- Required permits, licences, or partner agreements, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governments and organizations
- Community and regional governments
- Territorial departments, agencies, and public bodies
- Other eligible organizations in the Northwest Territories
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Private homeowners
Eligible expenses
- Project salaries and benefits, professional services, materials and supplies, equipment, and capital assets
- Vehicle rental and operation, contractors, and incremental salaries and benefits
- Non-recoverable taxes and other eligible costs approved for the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction of new facilities or buildings
- Projects that do not reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Purchase of on-road vehicles
- Standalone research, feasibility, engineering, or capacity-building studies
- New fossil-fuel combustion equipment and carbon capture for enhanced oil recovery
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Processing and Agreement
- The GNWT acknowledges receipt after a signed application is submitted.
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility, and additional information may be requested.
- Applicants are informed whether the proposal will be considered for funding.
- Successful applicants must sign a Contribution Agreement before funding is released.
- Approved projects may be subject to reporting, communications, and audit requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are evaluated quarterly on a competitive basis.
- Multi-year projects may be considered.
- Applicants may apply more than once.
- Successful applicants must sign a Contribution Agreement before funding is provided.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects. 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 NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects?
This program provides funding for community greenhouse gas reduction projects in the Northwest Territories. It supports initiatives such as energy retrofits, renewable and biomass heating, fuel switching, waste-to-energy, methane capture, and EV charging infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2027**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects program?
To be eligible for the NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects program, you must:
Legally able to operate in the NWT
Can carry out the project
Project reduces GHG emissions
What expenses are eligible under NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects?
Building energy retrofits and energy efficiency upgrades
Renewable and biomass heating systems
Fuel switching to lower-carbon alternatives
Waste-to-energy and methane capture projects
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Who can I contact for more information about the NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at GHGGrant@gov.nt.ca or by phone at 867-767-9021 ext. 32058.
Where is the NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects available?
The NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects program is available the province of Northwest Territories.