Government of the Northwest Territories — Industry, Tourism and Investment
Arts Operating Fund
territorial
2026 intake closed; recurring annual program.
Recurring annual intake deadline of May 1; the 2026 deadline has passed and the next year-specific date is not posted.
- Eligible applicants
- NWT-based non-profit organizations registered and in good standing under the NWT Societies Act, headquartered with primary NWT operations, and maintaining at least one part-time or full-time paid staff position; preference includes an arts mandate, at least two years of reported arts-project success, public-facing operations, community support, and an annual budget of at least $20,000.
- Funding amount or limit
- $20,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on funding availability and demand.
- Jurisdiction
- territorial
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- paid arts staff
- operations of artist-run centres, public galleries, performing-arts venues, and comparable infrastructure
- exhibitions, workshops, residencies, screenings, performances, and artist talks
- administration tied to supported activities
- publicly accessible arts-program space costs
Verification note
The official page identifies year-round arts organizations, operational and programming support, the annual May 1 deadline, and linked application templates.
Official sources
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