Government of the Northwest Territories: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Yellowknife, NT · grants and contributions register · Northwest Territories

Government of the Northwest Territories: federal grants and contributions: 72 agreements; $562M value; 16 departments; 35 programs.

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72agreements
$562Mvalue
16departments
35programs

Largest agreements

Amendment - Inuvik Airport Runway Extension (Implementation)$230Mvalue2021start2027end

The Government of the Northwest Territories will construct the Runway Extension to territorial standards to a design meeting the requirements of both Government of the Northwest Territories and DND.

2526-NR-000513$116Mvalue2026start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement for the Dehk'è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement$52.5Mvalue2023start2028end

To construct and/or rehabilitate transportation infrastructure to support the movement of goods and people

TREE PLANTING IN THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES$37.9Mvalue2023start2031end

The project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an incremental two billion trees by March 31, 2031, to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

GHG Grant Program/Low-Carbon Initiatives in the NWT through Arctic Energy Alliance$17.5Mvalue2026start2029end

GHG Grant Program/Low-Carbon Initiatives in the NWT through Arctic Energy Alliance

Canada - Northwest Territories transfer payment agreement on the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence$16.4Mvalue2023start2027end

This 4-year federal–territorial agreement supports Northwest Territories's implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision of the NAP to End GBV can be advanced - “A Canada free of gender-based violence. A Canada that supports victims, survivors and their families, no matter where they live.” The National Action Plan was made possible through close collaboration between FPT governments and is informed by engagement with Indigenous partners, victims, survivors, front-line service providers, GBV experts, acad

Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)$12.2Mvalue2018start–end

The government of the Northwest Territories has entered into an Agreement with the Department of Justice Canada to share in the costs of youth justice services and programs within their jurisdiction. The priority of the Agreement is to support and promote programs and services that are consistent with the following objectives: -To encourage accountability measures for unlawful behaviour that are proportionate and timely; -To encourage effective rehabilitation and reintegration of young persons into their communities; -To target the formal court process to the most serious offences; and, -

2627-NR-000001$9.6Mvalue2026start2031end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

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Agreement for Sealift and Resupply Improvement Projects$6.4Mvalue2023start2028end

To support safer marine operations in the North and protect northern communities from marine pollution incidents.

Agreement$5.8Mvalue2019start–end

The Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation has established the Thaidene Nëné Protected Areas, in partnership with the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada. The Thaidene Nene Protected Areas includes a National Park Reserve, a Territorial Protected Area and will include a Conservation Area that will contribute a total of 2,630,000 ha in new, permanently protected areas.

Agreement$5.4Mvalue2008start–end
ALLESP/CRF - Contribution$4.3Mvalue2022start2024end

The key objective of the ALLESP is to improve the awareness of adult learning, literacy and essential skills among partners, stakeholders and employers and the application and integration of literacy and essential skills into their programs and activities.

Agreement$3.5Mvalue2023start–end

Barren-Ground Caribou conservation in the Northwest Territories

2627-HQ-000014$3.1Mvalue2026start2029end

To improve access to oral health care in Canada.

Agreement$2.8Mvalue2019start–end

The Government of the Northwest Territories will establish Ts’udé Nilįné Tuyeta as a territorial protected area designated under the NWT Protected Areas Act.

Agreement$2.7Mvalue2024start–end

Conservation of Boreal Caribou in the Northwest Territories (Sec. 11 extension)

Integrated Climate Resilience for Coastal Communities in the Northwest Territories¿$2.7Mvalue2024start2027end

The purpose of this project is to develop adaptation strategies to guide community and territorial government actions to reduce climate change risks in the Northwest Territories' four coastal communities.

Agreement$2.7Mvalue2019start–end

The Government of the Northwest Territories is working towards establishing Dinàgà Wek'èhodì as a territorial protected area designated under the Northwest Terrritories Protected Areas Act in partnership with the Tłı̨chǫ Government the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation, the North Slave Métis Alliance and the Wek'èezhìi- Renewable Resources Board.

Agreement$2.4Mvalue2023start–end

Lue Túé Sulái, Sambaa K’e, Ka’a’gee Tu and Ejié Túé Ndáde

1819-NR-000004$2.1Mvalue2018start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Community Consultative Group (CCG) Advisory Funding for the Government of the Northwest Territories$2.1Mvalue2025start2032end

The Government of Northwest Territories will provide funding to all eligible communities to establish and maintain Community Consultative Groups (CCG) boards. The outcome of the project is to have functioning CCG boards which will increase engagement between Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and communities and establish Letters of Expectation for the RCMP.

Agreement$1.9Mvalue2006start–end
Agreement$1.9Mvalue2007start–end
Road Development Impacts Initiative$1.8Mvalue2026start2029end

The Roads Development Impacts (RDI) initiative launched by GNWT provides targeted funding to advance understanding of the cumulative effects of all-season and winter road development on caribou, water, and fish in northern environments. The initiative aims to inform environmental assessments and regulatory decision-making by producing practical, evidence-based guidance that integrates scientific research and Traditional Knowledge. This will be achieved through funding projects that will contribute to a collaborative synthesis report and engage in coordinated activities, including workshops and

Agreement$1.4Mvalue2015start–end
1516-NR-000015$1.3Mvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1920-NR-000415$1.1Mvalue2019start2025end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1516-NR-000016$943Kvalue2015start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$920Kvalue2011start–end
“Made in the North” Campaign School$900Kvalue2021start2025end

This 45-month project is a joint funding initiative that will engage Indigenous and other Northern women and relevant partners, along with those who identify as women. This project will facilitate pathways for women to advance in various political leadership roles, including through inclusive spaces in the Campaign School. This will be achieved by updating the current Campaign School curriculum in a user-friendly format using a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) lens and adapting it for online delivery as well as developing strategies to implement campaign schools in 10 additional communiti

2021-NR-000715$847Kvalue2020start2030end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$804Kvalue2015start–end
2223-HQ-000140$760Kvalue2022start2023end

To enhance Canadian testing, contact tracing and data management/sharing for COVID-19 to manage the pandemic.

  • Health Canada
  • COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreements transfer payment program
Enhancing Biomass Availability Mapping Through Forest Inventory and Age Modeling in the NWT$750Kvalue2025start2028end

The objective of this project is to improve biomass estimation and forest inventory accuracy across the Northwest Territories by combining two complementary initiatives.

1819-NR-000004$713Kvalue2018start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Adaptation and Preparedness Training NWT$688Kvalue2025start2027end

The purpose of this project are to expand the reach, availability and accessibility of adaptation training resources and tools, and to support collaborative peer-to-peer learning and networking.

Agreement$669Kvalue2015start–end
Targeted Initiative for Older Workers$660Kvalue2007start–end

Legislation, policy development and program design related to Youth and Labour Market Programming.

1516-NR-000015$632Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$550Kvalue2022start–end

Polar bear subpopulation assessment in the Northwest Territories

Departments

National Defence1agreements$230Mvalue1programs
  • Capital Assistance Program

All grants from National Defence

Indigenous Services Canada9agreements$131Mvalue5programs
  • Primary Care, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Primary Care
  • Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Public Health Protection, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Public Health Protection

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Transport Canada10agreements$68.8Mvalue2programs
  • National Trade Corridors Fund
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways

All grants from Transport Canada

Natural Resources Canada6agreements$42.4Mvalue6programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
  • Small Scale Research
  • The Climate Change Adaptation Program
  • Critical Minerals Geoscience And Data
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada19agreements$39.7Mvalue2programs
  • Low Carbon Economy Fund
  • Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change

All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

Women and Gender Equality Canada4agreements$18.3Mvalue3programs
  • Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
  • Women's Program
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality

All grants from Women and Gender Equality Canada

Department of Justice Canada1agreements$12.2Mvalue1programs
  • Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$5.0Mvalue3programs
  • ALLESP/CRF - Contribution
  • Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

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Canadian Heritage4agreements$4.3Mvalue2programs
  • Development of Official Language Communities Program
  • Development of Official Language Communities Program - Minority Language Education

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Health Canada3agreements$4.1Mvalue3programs
  • Oral Health Access Fund
  • COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreements transfer payment program
  • Health Protection and Promotion

All grants from Health Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada3agreements$2.3Mvalue3programs
  • Public Health Protection, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Transformation
  • Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Primary Care

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Public Safety Canada1agreements$2.1Mvalue1programs
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Polar Knowledge Canada2agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
  • Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
  • Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions

All grants from Polar Knowledge Canada

National Research Council Canada1agreements$375Kvalue1programs
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Parks Canada1agreements$90.0Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada4agreements$82.5Kvalue1programs
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Years

20267agreements$148Mvalue7programs
  • Primary Care, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Low Carbon Economy Fund
  • Primary Care
  • Oral Health Access Fund
  • Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
20256agreements$3.0Mvalue5programs
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
  • Small Scale Research
  • The Climate Change Adaptation Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Public Health Protection
20245agreements$6.3Mvalue4programs
  • The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
  • Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Critical Minerals Geoscience And Data
  • Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
202310agreements$120Mvalue6programs
  • National Trade Corridors Fund
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways
  • Women's Program
  • Development of Official Language Communities Program - Minority Language Education
20225agreements$5.9Mvalue2programs
  • ALLESP/CRF - Contribution
  • COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreements transfer payment program
20216agreements$232Mvalue2programs
  • Capital Assistance Program
  • Women's Program
20203agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • Public Health Protection, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Primary Care
201912agreements$13.7Mvalue6programs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Public Health Protection
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality
  • Development of Official Language Communities Program
  • Health Protection and Promotion
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative
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20184agreements$15.1Mvalue3programs
  • Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)
  • Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
20157agreements$6.1Mvalue2programs
  • Primary Care
  • Public Health Protection, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Transformation
20132agreements$368Kvalue0programs
    20111agreements$920Kvalue0programs
      20081agreements$5.4Mvalue0programs
        20072agreements$2.6Mvalue1programs
        • Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
        20061agreements$1.9Mvalue0programs

          Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.