Take a Kid Trapping Funding Available

Press Release

September 18, 2024

Apply today for Take a Kid Trapping funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!

Schools or Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.

These can range from practical skills like trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, or cooking outdoors to firearm safety, conservation education, and more. These activities teach traditional life skills, conservation, and best practices in the preparation of pelts for market.

Successful applicants can receive up to $8,000 and have a year to create an on-the-land learning experience for youth aged 6 to 20.

Individuals cannot apply; however, you are encouraged to work with local schools or organizations to create a proposal!

For program details and application information, visit: www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/apply-take-kid-trapping-funding

For media requests, please contact:

Charles Poon

Communications Planning Specialist, Communications and Public Affairs

Department of Environment and Climate Change

Government of the Northwest Territories

ECC_Communications@gov.nt.ca

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