Yellowknife — March 9, 2021
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announces the creation of the Community Suicide Prevention Fund, a new initiative supporting community-based suicide prevention activities across the territory. A total of $225,000 will be awarded annually to develop and deliver culturally safe and appropriate programs by increasing community wellness and reducing stigma.
Applications will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and will be accepted until all funds are allocated. A maximum of $45,000 per project is available per community. Multi-year projects or projects that propose to undertake research will not be considered.
Northwest Territories government organizations may also apply, but priority will be given to the following applicants:
- Indigenous Governments
- Non-governmental Indigenous Community Organizations
- Non-government organizations that can demonstrate partnership or support from an Indigenous or community governing authority
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“Creating this Suicide Prevention Fund will support us as we work to reduce the high rate of suicide in the NWT. The Fund will also help us advance our mandate priority of increasing the number and variety of culturally respectful and community-based mental health programs for the residents of the Northwest Territories.”
- Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services
Quick facts
- Applications will be accepted until funds are allocated.
- There is a maximum of $45,000 per project.
- Multi-year projects will not be considered.
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Damien Healy
Manager of Communications
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
(867) 767-9052 ext. 49034