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:

• Child and Family Services Fund (Please note that we are no longer accepting proposals for the 2017 – 2018 year as all funds have been allocated.)
• Community Wellness Initiatives Fund (Please note that we are no longer accepting proposals for the 2017 – 2018 year as all funds have been allocated.)
• Healthy Choices Fund (We are no longer accepting proposals as the Call for Proposals for 2018 – 2019 closed on February 16, 2018.)