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Territorial Development Fund
Northern social and political development support
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Territorial Development Fund supports public and private organizations, groups, and other levels of government in the Northwest Territories to foster social and political growth. It can support youth programs, capacity-building programs, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to action, United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Persons articles, and gender-based analysis.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Youth programs and capacity-building programs.
- Truth and Reconciliation Calls to action, United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Persons articles, and gender-based analysis.
- Projects that expand knowledge of Northern issues, increase understanding of organizational roles and responsibilities, foster political knowledge and skills, increase community participation in politics, improve partnerships, support cultural events, or promote effective community governance.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public and private organizations and groups.
- Other levels of government.
- Entities interested in the political and social development of the Northwest Territories.
Who is not eligible
- Other federal departments.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core funding activities, including audits, utilities and salaries.
- Travel to regional assemblies.
- Hospitality for meetings and workshops.
- Capital costs, including infrastructure.
How to apply
- Email your proposal to Michael.Roesch@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals may be kept for future consideration if they cannot be funded right away or if more funding becomes available.
- Proposals may be shared with other federal programs to help maximize funding opportunities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Territorial Development Fund Program
What is the Territorial Development Fund?
Territorial Development Fund supports public and private organizations, groups, and other levels of government in the Northwest Territories to foster social and political growth. It can support youth programs, capacity-building programs, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to action, United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Persons articles, and gender-based analysis.
Who is eligible for the Territorial Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Territorial Development Fund program, you must:
Applicants must be entities interested in the political and social development of the Northwest Territories.
Proposals should focus on one or more eligible social and political development priorities.
What expenses are eligible under Territorial Development Fund?
Youth programs and capacity-building programs.
Truth and Reconciliation Calls to action, United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Persons articles, and gender-based analysis.
Projects that expand knowledge of Northern issues, increase understanding of organizational roles and responsibilities, foster political knowledge and skills, increase community participation in politics, improve partnerships, support cultural events, or promote effective community governance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Territorial Development Fund?
You can contact Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) by email at Michael.Roesch@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.
Where is the Territorial Development Fund available?
The Territorial Development Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Territorial Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Territorial Development Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Territorial Development Fund?
Territorial Development Fund is funded by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)