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Take a Family on the Land
Funding for family land-based activities in NWT
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
August 15, 2025
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 to help offset the cost of land-based activities for families in the Northwest Territories. It supports camping, boating, fishing, hunting, storytelling, wood cutting, and traditional knowledge sharing.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- On-the-land family learning experiences
- Camping, boating, fishing, and hunting activities
- Storytelling, wood cutting, and traditional knowledge sharing
- Special events and outdoor knowledge-transfer activities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Brief budget
- Project description
- Summary of how the activity supports families in need
- Estimate of families to be supported
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- NWT Indigenous governments or organizations
- Community or municipal governments in the NWT
- Not-for-profit associations
Eligible expenses
- Camp supplies and equipment
- Rentals such as cabins, vehicles, snowmachines, and planes
- Fuel and food
- Administration fees up to 15%
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wages and honoraria
- Support for individuals
- Loans, instalments, and interest payments
- Proposal or application preparation costs
- Land, buildings, construction, depreciation, fines, and court fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Selection criteria
- How closely the project meets the funding criteria
- Eligibility of the proposed expenses
- Number of applications received
- Equitable distribution of funding across the NWT regions
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the application guidelines
- Read the program guidelines to understand the funding purpose and requirements.
- Check that your organization and proposed activity fit the program.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in the organization details, funding request, budget, and activity description.
- Explain how the project will support families in need and how many families will be served.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application by the deadline.
- Do not include personal information about potential program participants.
- Step 4: Request help if needed
- Contact the Sustainable Livelihoods Unit for questions or assistance with the application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive, merit-based process.
- Funding decisions consider eligibility of expenses and the number of requests received.
- Funding distribution across the NWT’s five administrative regions is also considered.
- Applicants are expected to enter into a contribution agreement with the GNWT if approved.
Additional information
- Applications are assessed on a competitive, merit-based basis.
- The approved amount may be lower than the amount requested.
- A brief report is required after the funds are used.
- Applicants should not include personal information about potential participants.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Take a Family on the Land Program
What is the Take a Family on the Land?
This program provides up to $10,000 to help offset the cost of land-based activities for families in the Northwest Territories. It supports camping, boating, fishing, hunting, storytelling, wood cutting, and traditional knowledge sharing.
How much funding can be received?
Take a Family on the Land Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Take a Family on the Land program?
To be eligible for the Take a Family on the Land program, you must:
Eligible GNWT contribution agreement recipient
Supports families in need
On-the-land project with knowledge transfer
What expenses are eligible under Take a Family on the Land?
On-the-land family learning experiences
Camping, boating, fishing, and hunting activities
Storytelling, wood cutting, and traditional knowledge sharing
Special events and outdoor knowledge-transfer activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Take a Family on the Land?
You can contact Northwest Territories Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
Where is the Take a Family on the Land available?
The Take a Family on the Land program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Take a Family on the Land a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Take a Family on the Land is a Grant and Funding