The Department of Health and Social Services provides grants and contributions funding to help organizations in their efforts to looking after the well-being of their residents and communities.
These grants and contributions have been made available to:
- NWT Aboriginal governments recognized by the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs;
- community governing authorities (Band Council, Métis Local, Charter Community or municipal council);
- non-government organizations that can demonstrate partnership or support from an Aboriginal or community governing authority; and
- Health and Social Services Authorities.
The Department of Health and Social Services administers the following grants and contributions: