United Way NWT says it has awarded a total of $235,000 in grants to 19 organizations as part of its annual Community Investment Fund.
In a Tuesday press release, United Way NWT said the organizations it has awarded funding this year “are making a real difference in peoples’ lives” through programs focused on food security, youth, culture and family supports.
“Every year we see the dedication, creativity, and compassion that exists across the North,” stated executive director Linda Bussey.
“It has been an honour to work alongside such committed partners throughout my time with United Way NWT.”
The organization said in 2026, grants were awarded to:
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- Ecology North
- Northwest Territories Integration and Community Services
- YWCA NWT
- Yellowknife Education District No 1
- Yellowknife United Church’s outreach committee
- Yellowknife Seniors Society
- Makerspace
- Hay River Youth Centre
- Hay River Soup Kitchen
- Habitat for Humanity NWT
United Way NWT said it also awarded three year grants to:
- Chickadee NEST
- Food Rescue Yellowknife
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
- Hay River Family Support Centre
- Fort Good Hope Garden and Arts Society
- Salvation Army
Several other organizations are the recipients of multi-year funds.
Home Base Yellowknife and Bush Kids are in the second year of a three-year grant while the Northern Birthwork Collective is in the final year of a three-year grant.
United Way NWT said several organizations have said predictable, long-term funding can “make a meaningful difference.”
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“This year’s funding reflects both the incredible work happening across Northern communities and an
important shift in how United Way NWT supports that work,” stated Ben Linaker, chair of United Way NWT’s board of directors.
“Expanding our multi-year commitments is part of our ongoing effort to listen, learn and continually improve how we support community partners building a stronger North.”
The United Ways’ Community Investment Fund is supported by donations. Grant recipients are selected by a funding committee.
United Way NWT said projects were evaluated based on their alignment with the focus areas of moving people out of poverty and meeting basic needs, improving access to social and health-related support services and supporting resident and community engagement, and supporting early childhood learning and helping young people thrive.
