Get Active

To apply, fill out the online application. The application will be linked here during the next application period. Applications are generally accepted in May and September.

You must 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.

The next application deadline has not yet been announced.

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

• An NWT community organization will plan and organize 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 (a template will be provided); 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
   Participant 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 event 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:

• Purchasing or renting equipment
• Event promotion and advertising
• Rental space or venue fees
• Pay an instructor
• Healthy snacks
• Travel to Regional Aquatics Training Centre (for Swim to Survive® events)

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.

Important dates have not yet been announced.

• English Get Active Poster template
• French Get Active Poster template
• Swim to Survive® Poster Template
• Event Promotion Tips
• Swim to Survive® Video