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Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme
Last Update: February 3, 2026
NT, Canada
Support for community priorities in Northern regions
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
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
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.
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
Documents Needed
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
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories (NWT)
- West Kitikmeot region
Selection criteria
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.
Processing and Agreement
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
NT, Canada
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