Applicants must self identify as being in financial need. 

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Successful applicants can apply every 6 months. 

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Any resident of the NWT can apply for these funds. 

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Things we will fund

• Activities that have occurred and been paid for within the past month of the date you applied

• Activities that will occur / begin and/or be paid for in the upcoming 3 months from the date you applied

 

• Priority areas

  • Sports team registration fees

  • Fitness, swimming, or dance class registration fees

  • Gym memberships

  • Sport camps

  • Sport tournament fees

  • Sport equipment and gear costs

  • Travel support to attend sport events or training (gas or flight reimbursement, covering partial cost of hotel if needed. Will need proof of attendance)

 

• Other areas

  • Outdoor or cultural recreation programs

  • Summer camps, winter break camps

  • Arts and crafts (recreation)

 

Things we will not fund

• Activities that occurred or were paid for prior to a month before the application was submitted

• Hunting gear

• Daycare costs

 

 If you are unsure if your request is eligible, please submit your request and if it is not clear, we will ask you for more details.

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Once approved, applicants can either provide receipts for reimbursement, or NTESA can directly cover the costs. 

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You will hear back within 2-10 days on average. ​

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