NWT Youth Contributions Program Now Accepting Applications
Publication Date
Public Service Announcement
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Contributions Program. This program provides funding to community governments and registered non-profit territorial, regional, and community-based organizations that provide specific programs or services to youth.
Eligible Youth Contributions projects can include the development of activities of youth-serving organizations, traditional cultural events, youth development activities and trips, and new and innovative projects that improve lifestyle choices for youth.
Organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funding to assist with project costs.
Applications are accepted annually starting in April through GNWT Regional Recreation Coordinators and are approved on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to regional budget allocations.
For assistance with filling out applications, please contact youth_and_volunteer@gov.nt.ca, and you will be connected with your Regional Recreation Coordinator.
Alexandra Tibbles Manager, Youth and Volunteer Leadership Municipal and Community Affairs Alexandra_Tibbles@gov.nt.ca 867-767-9166 ext 21109
For media requests, please contact: Peter Tah Manager, Public Affairs and Communications Department of Municipal and Community Affairs Government of the Northwest Territories Peter_Tah@gov.nt.ca 867-767-9162 ext. 21012