Funding available for community initiatives that address gender-based violence
Indigenous governments, community governments and non-government organizations are invited to apply for up to $125,000 for Gender-Based Violence Community Initiatives Funding to undertake community-based initiatives across the Northwest Territories that support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence.
Community-based and special projects eligible for funding must address one or more of the following objectives to:
- Support services and programs that provide prevention and healing activities and advocacy t to improve the outcomes of gender-based violence survivors’ health, social, economical, and legal situations;
- Support and recognize that perpetrators of gender-based violence need healing and have the capacity to contribute meaningfully to their families and their relationships;
- Encourage greater public understanding, education, and community involvement in the effort to eliminate GBV and furthering gender equality;
To apply, send a completed application form to genderequity@gov.nt.ca. Applications will be reviewed by a committee and prioritized based on the objectives and criteria.
The deadline for applications is Friday November 3, 2023.
For media requests, please contact:
Todd Sasaki
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
todd_sasaki@gov.nt.ca
NT4
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