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Grant Writing Support program │ Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)

January 1, 1900

Value

Up to $8,000 to a maximum 76% of eligible grant writer wages each calendar year.

Description

The Grant Writing Support program provides annual funding for a grant writing position in a local government or First Nation band within the Trust’s service region.

Eligible Applicants

All applicants must be located within Northern Development’s service region.

  • Local governments
  • Registered First Nations bands

Eligible Expenses

  • GST
  • Costs incurred in time periods outside the calendar year approved for funding support
  • CPP, EI, WCB and other benefits, bonuses, or allowances such as vehicle, phone, or living
  • Costs related to recruiting, hiring, or relocating
  • Travel, office expenditures, and costs other than wages

Deadline Date

The Grant Writing Support program operates on an annual, cyclical basis. Applications are typically due by midnight on January 31st for consideration in that funding year. The deadline for the 2026 funding year has passed. Applicants should monitor the official Northern Development Initiative Trust website for announcements regarding the next intake, expected for January 31, 2027, to verify specific details and guidelines.

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