NWT Youth Contributions Program Now Accepting Applications

Press Release

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 more information on the Youth Contributions Program, or to download an application form, please visit https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/en/services/youth-contributions-program.

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

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