The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the Sport North Federation, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 High Performance Athlete Grant (HPAG). All applications and required documentation must be submitted by October 16, 2026. 
The HPAG provides financial support to Northwest Territories athletes competing at the highest levels of sport. Funding helps offset costs associated with training, travel, coaching, equipment, and competition outside the NWT.
Funding allocations are based on an athlete's achievements and recognition at the national and 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

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
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
Government of the Northwest Territories
Peter_Tah@gov.nt.ca
867-767-9162 ext. 21012