Overview
Recognizing that many NGOs deliver essential services that support Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) policy objectives, the NGO Stabilization Fund was established in 2009 to help stabilize or develop the capacity of crucial NGOs who deliver critical GNWT funded programs or services to Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, such as organizations dealing with homelessness, addictions services, and shelters for women and families.
Eligible one-time costs include general management, governance, organizational development, and extraordinary operations costs. Collaborative projects that build the capacity of more than one NGO are encouraged
Available Funding
The maximum amount that can be granted to an applicant NGO is $50,000 per year.
- In previous years, demand for support from the NGO Stabilization Fund has exceeded the available budget. To support more organizations, partial amounts of requested funding may be provided at times.
Deadline
The application deadline is: April 30th, 2025 @11:59pm.
Eligibility
Examples of projects funded in the past include:
- Supports to help improve service to smaller communities and develop capacity
- Board governance and other training
- Strategy development
- Research projects
- Organizational planning and development, and transition support to stabilize operations
- Image update; and
- Other extraordinary general operations costs.
Please see the chart below for a list of funding contributions approved in 2023-2024:
| Organization | Approved Project Description | Approved Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Association Franco-Ténoise du Sud et de l’Ouest | Conception et lancement de projet en petite enfance | $40,000.00 |
| Avens – A Community for Seniors | Stepping Stone to Sustainability | $50,000.00 |
| Children First Society | CFS Managerial Transition – Part 2 | $45,000.00 |
| Dehcho Friendship Centre | DCFC – Electrical | $11,175.00 |
| Family Support Centre | FSC PHASE 2 Second Stage and Transitional | $50,000.00 |
| Food Rescue Yellowknife | Food Rescue Tent Replacement & Location | $50,000.00 |
| Foster Family Coalition | Community Outreach Support Project | $5,000.00 |
| Hay River Youth Centre | Startup of New Hay River Youth Centre Facility | $16,500.00 |
| HomeBase Yellowknife | Family and Natural Support Program | $20,000.00 |
| Inclusion NWT | First Aid/CPR, WSCC Supervisor Training, Meeting OWL, Equipment for Skills Program | $22,160.00 |
| K’asho Got’ine Housing Society | Human Resources and Finance Support + Transition Home Review | $33,720.00 |
| LeGholi Early Learning Society | Project Management, Community Engagement, and Strategic Planning | $45,000.00 |
| Local Government Administrators of the NWT (LGANT) | Professional development, governance training, and strategic planning | $30,175.00 |
| Makerspace YK | Financial Management Upgrades & Operational Stabilization | $42,190.00 |
| Northern Mosaic Network | Office Equipment | $5,000.00 |
| Northwords NWT | Communications improvement and revamp | $30,000.00 |
| NWT Montessori Society | Develop Policy and Procedure Manual | $10,000.00 |
| Salvation Army Yellowknife Corps | Room Revitalization Project | $50,000.00 |
| Status of Women Council | 2023-2028 Strategic Plan | $20,000.00 |
| Territorial Agrifood Association | Foundational technology acquisition | $6,080.00 |
| Yellowknife Playschool Association | Building blocks for a stable Yellowknife Playschool Association | $24,500.00 |
| Yellowknife Women’s Society | YWS Policy Updates & Frontline Staff Training/Coaching | $43,500.00 |
| Zhahti Koe Friendship Centre | New Sewer Tank and Security Camera System | $50,000.00 |
| Family Support Centre (2021-2022) | $47,500.00 |
How to apply
Download the fillable .pdf application. Submit your completed application to gsi@gov.nt.ca.