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Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme

Q: Who is eligible for the Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme program?

To be eligible for the Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme program, you must: Project in NWT or West Kitikmeot Aligns with a priority area Quality-of-life benefits

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme?

You can contact RioTinto Alcan by email at DiavikCommunities@riotinto.com.

Q: Where is the Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme available?

The Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme program is available the province of Northwest Territories.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Northwest Territories, Canada

Support for community priorities in Northern regions

Grant and Funding

Overview

This program supports community projects that improve quality of life in the Northwest Territories and West Kitikmeot regions. Maximum funding amount is not specified; eligible activities align with business capacity building, health/safety/wellness, and culture/arts/community pride.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : April 1, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

Culture and Arts
Other Health Services
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

General public
Indigenous peoples
Rural / Remote communities

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Regional

Activities funded

Business capacity building initiatives (business and educational development)
Health, safety, and wellness initiatives
Culture, arts, and community pride initiatives
Projects focused on improving quality of life for residents of the NWT and West Kitikmeot regions

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 45,000

Bid-ready training program for northern entrepreneurs and small contractors

$ 38,000

Land-based wellness and safety training for youth and young adults

Eligibility

The project must aim to improve quality of life for residents.
The project must align with at least one priority area: business capacity building, health/safety/wellness, or culture/arts/community pride.
The project must serve communities in the Northwest Territories or West Kitikmeot regions.

Who is eligible?

Organizations with projects serving communities in the Northwest Territories
Organizations with projects serving communities in the West Kitikmeot region

Eligible geographic areas

Northwest Territories (NWT)
West Kitikmeot region

How to apply

Step 1: Download application form
- Download the application for the Community Contribution Committee to consider.
Step 2: Prepare submission
- Complete the application form with project details aligned to program priority areas.
Step 3: Submit application by email
- Email the completed application to DiavikCommunities@riotinto.com.

Additional information

Support may also be provided through in-kind volunteering and participation in local communities.
The program references five local participation agreement groups involved in community participation.

Contacts

DiavikCommunities@riotinto.com

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme. 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.