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Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program
Financial support for local community needs
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for worthy community needs and Lodge-related support in Yellowknife and the North Slave area. It supports eligible requests such as medical needs, community groups, youth activities, special circumstances, and other approved local needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- 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
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community support for local health, social, youth, and special-needs needs
- Assistance for Lodge members’ scheduled activities
- Special consideration for groups that incur losses from Lodge fundraising events
Documents Needed
- A letter detailing the request
- A detailed schedule of events, if applicable
- A complete and accurate accounting of each event, if applicable
- A summary accompanying the application, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Persons in the Yellowknife and North Slave area
- Groups in the Yellowknife and North Slave area
- Lodge members
- Youth groups
- Senior citizens, disabled persons, and special-needs groups
Who is not eligible
- Adult sport, cultural, and recreational groups or individuals
Eligible expenses
- Financial support for local community needs and special circumstances
- Support for medical-related needs and losses not covered by insurance
- Support for youth, senior, disabled, and special-needs group activities
- Support for Lodge members' scheduled activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Adult sport, cultural, and recreational activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Yellowknife
- North Slave area
Processing and Agreement
- The Financial Assistance Committee reviews the request and the applicant’s eligibility.
- Applications are also assessed against available funding and other determining factors.
- Recommendations are made at the next scheduled bi-monthly Lodge meeting.
- The membership votes and discusses each recommendation.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in writing to the Financial Assistance Committee.
- Complaints about a decision must be made in writing within two weeks of notification.
- Groups raising funds through Lodge events may apply for special consideration if they incur losses.
- A detailed event schedule and accounting summary must accompany certain loss-related applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program. 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.
What is the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program?
This program provides financial assistance for worthy community needs and Lodge-related support in Yellowknife and the North Slave area. It supports eligible requests such as medical needs, community groups, youth activities, special circumstances, and other approved local needs.
Who is eligible for the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program program, you must:
Yellowknife and North Slave applicants
Community or Lodge-related need
Funding availability considered
What expenses are eligible under Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program?
Community support for local health, social, youth, and special-needs needs
Assistance for Lodge members’ scheduled activities
Special consideration for groups that incur losses from Lodge fundraising events
Who can I contact for more information about the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program?
You can contact Yellowknife Elks Lodge #314 (YELL) by email at elks314@theedge.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program available?
The Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program program is available Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories.
Is the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program?
Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program is funded by Yellowknife Elks Lodge #314 (YELL)