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Women’s Leadership Fund
Supports women’s leadership in the Northwest Territories
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Opened June 1, 2026
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
The Women’s Leadership Fund offers $5,000 to registered charities, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments, or municipalities in the Northwest Territories to support leadership and political participation for women, girls, and gender diverse people. Eligible uses include professional development, workshops, training, networking, and similar activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Activities that support and/or encourage leadership and political participation of women, girls, and gender diverse people in the Northwest Territories.
- Professional development, workshops, training, networking, or similar types of activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Indigenous governments.
- Municipalities.
Eligible expenses
- Professional development
- Workshops
- Training
- Networking
- Similar types of activities
How to apply
- Create a profile on the grant application portal.
- If your organization already exists in the portal but you do not have a user account, contact grants@ykcf.ca so an account can be created and linked to your organization.
- Once logged in, click Apply in the navigation bar to access each grant application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee and Fund Advisors.
- After submission, Yellowknife Community Foundation staff conduct due diligence checks and Grants Committee members undertake a review process.
- Applicants may be contacted for further clarifying information during the review process.
- Applicants are notified in September, and every applicant receives notification regardless of funding decision.
- Successful grantees must submit a final report through the online portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Women’s Leadership Fund Program
What is the Women’s Leadership Fund?
The Women’s Leadership Fund offers $5,000 to registered charities, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments, or municipalities in the Northwest Territories to support leadership and political participation for women, girls, and gender diverse people. Eligible uses include professional development, workshops, training, networking, and similar activities.
How much funding can be received?
Women’s Leadership Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is July 31, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Women’s Leadership Fund program?
To be eligible for the Women’s Leadership Fund program, you must:
Registered charity, non-profit organization, Indigenous government, or municipality
Located in the Northwest Territories
Project supports leadership and political participation of women, girls, and gender diverse people
What expenses are eligible under Women’s Leadership Fund?
Activities that support and/or encourage leadership and political participation of women, girls, and gender diverse people in the Northwest Territories.
Professional development, workshops, training, networking, or similar types of activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Women’s Leadership Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca.
Where is the Women’s Leadership Fund available?
The Women’s Leadership Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.