Overview
This program provides funding for community-based suicide prevention activities in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Available Funding
A maximum of $725,000 is available in 2025-2026 for the program.
- There is no minimum amount per project.
- The maximum amount per project is $72,500.
- Funding for multi-year projects will not be considered.
- Only one project per community will be approved for funding
Deadline
No deadline to apply. The program will remain open until all funds are used.
Funding allocated between April 1 and September 1 will give priority to:
- Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories that have negotiated, or are in the process of negotiating, self-government agreements.
- Community governing authorities (Band Council, Metis Local, Charter Community or municipal council).
- Non-government organizations that demonstrate Indigenous outreach and have formed partnerships or receive support from an Indigenous or community governing authority.
- NWT Government Organizations (after September 1st).
Eligibility
The following are encouraged to apply:
- Indigenous Governments in the Northwest Territories
- Community governing authorities (Band Council, Metis Local, Charter Community or municipal council)
- Non-government organizations that demonstrate Indigenous outreach and have formed partnerships or receive support from an Indigenous or community governing authority.
- NWT Government Organizations (after September 1)
If there are multiple competing projects and there is insufficient funding to provide support for each project, priority will be given to projects that demonstrate strong partnerships or demonstrate sustainability beyond the life of this funding.
Eligible projects are those that:
- Demonstrate that they will deliver culturally safe and appropriate programming.
- Demonstrate a community development approach to suicide prevention, awareness, and stigma reduction.
- Advance the development and implementation of suicide prevention strategies.
How to apply
- Complete an application form.
- Send the completed application form to mha@gov.nt.ca.
Related links
- Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Funds
Contact us
Manager, Strategic Programs
Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
P.O. Box 1320
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Phone: (867)767-9061 ext. 49184
Email: mha@gov.nt.ca