Get Active

You must watch the Get Active video at the top of this page for your application to be considered.

Get Active grant applications are currently closed, but will re-open in September 2020. June Get Active grant applications are currently set to open in May as part of June is Recreation and Parks Month, but this may change due to COVID-19. Keep checking back for the latest information, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram for updates.

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

• An NWT community organization will plan, organize, and host community-oriented physically active events (see details below);
• Applications must fit within one of the three grant categories (see details below);
• All events must be free for participants;
• All events must be open to the public;
• Participants must attend the events;
• The events must occur between the specified dates (not yet announced);
• A final electronic report must be submitted; and
• Swim to Survive® events must include Swim to Survive® instructions, take place at a Regional Aquatics Training Centre (Inuvik, Yellowknife, Fort Smith, and Hay River), and be taught by a certified instructor.

Grants will be awarded in three categories:

1. Three community-oriented physical activity events – $750
   Example: Dene games, Nordic walking, sliding, snowshoeing, a cross-country ski loppet, community Olympics, or winter golf.
2. Three Elders events – $1,000
   Example: Elders Yoga, Wii and Tea, Elders jigging party, or walking bingo.
3. One Swim to Survive® event at a Regional Aquatics Training Centre – $850
   Participants will learn the basic skills needed to survive a fall into deep water taught by a certified Swim to Survive® Instructor. Example: Moose Kerr School Swim to Survive® event held at the Inuvik Aquatics Centre.

Each grant will be awarded in two parts. When an application is approved, half the grant will be sent to the organization. After all events take place and you submit your final report for your events, you will receive the remaining half of the grant.

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

• Event promotion and advertising
• Equipment purchase* or rental
• Rental space or venue fees
• Instructor fees
• Healthy snacks
• Travel to a Regional Aquatics Training Centre (for Swim to Survive® events)

*Purchasing equipment that can be used by community members for years to come is one way to make the most out of the grant money you receive.

All approved organizations will receive a Get Active prize pack to use at their events.

Prize items may be used for participant giveaways, volunteer gifts, or as draw prizes.

• Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2019.
• Swim to Survive® events must take place by March 6, 2020.
• A final electronic report for Swim to Survive® events must be submitted by March 6, 2020.
• Other Get Active event categories must occur between October 1, 2019 – March 15, 2020.
• A final electronic report for other Get Active event categories must be submitted by March 15, 2020.

• Customizable Event Poster* (English)
• Customizable Event Poster* (French)
• Swim to Survive® Poster Template
• Event Promotion Tips

*Download the PDF file before filling and printing if you’d like to use any special characters (marks and unique symbols) found in the official languages of the NWT.