The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Sport North Federation are now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 High Performance Athlete Grant.

This grant supports high-performance athletes from the Northwest Territories (NWT) by helping offset costs associated with training and competing in their chosen sport. Funding amounts for each recipient are based on athletic achievement and recognition at the national or international level.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the High Performance Athlete Grant, applicants must:

• Be a member in good standing of a recognized National or Territorial Sport Organization
• Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
• Be a resident of the Northwest Territories
• Not be employed full-time (over 20 hours per week)
• Not be receiving payment from any professional sport league or team
• Reside outside the NWT during the competitive season of their sport

How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application:

1. Review the program information
2. Fill out the application form
3. Submit your completed application form and all required documents to sport_and_recreation@gov.nt.ca

All applications and required documentation must be submitted by October 17, 2025. Submissions received after this date will not be considered.
For more information, including application forms and program details, please visit the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs’ website, the Sport North Federation’s website, or contact:

Damon Crossman
Manager, Sport and Recreation Programs
Municipal and Community Affairs
Damon_Crossman@gov.nt.ca
867-767-9166 ext. 21110

Bill Othmer
Executive Director
Sport North
bothmer@sportnorth.com
867-669-8336

For media requests, please contact:
Peter Tah
Senior Communications and Planning Advisor
Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
Government of the Northwest Territories
Peter_Tah@gov.nt.ca
867-767-9162 ext. 21012