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Get Active Grants

Get Active funds community events that get people more physically active in the NWT. Community organizations are encouraged to apply for $750 or $1000 to organize and deliver three community-oriented physical activity events.

How do I apply?

To apply, fill out the online application. You must also watch the Get Active video at the top of this page for your application to be considered.

Funds are limited! Applications will be approved on a first come – first serve basis.

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When is the deadline for applications?

The application deadline is October 6, 2016.

What do I need to do to receive funding?

The following conditions must be met in order to receive Get Active funding:

A community organization will plan, organize and host three community-oriented physical events;
All three events must be free for participants;
All three events must be open to the public;
Applications must fit one of the two event categories (see details below);
The three events must occur between October 1, 2016 – March 23, 2017; and
A final online report must be completed by March 23, 2017 (a template will be provided)

What funding is available?

Grants will be awarded in two categories:

Three community-oriented physical activity events – $750
Example: Dene games, Nordic walking, sliding, snowshoeing, a cross-country ski loppet, community Olympics, or winter golf

Three Elders Events – $1,000
Example: Elders Yoga, Wii and Tea, Elders jigging party, or walking bingo.

When do I get the funding?

Each grant will be awarded in two parts. When an application is approved, half the grant ($375 or $500) will be sent to the organization. After you submit your final report for your three events, you will receive the remaining half of the grant.

What can I use the money for?

You can use the grant for costs related to the event such as: