2024 Grantees
In 2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation disbursed over $240,000 in 32 grants from 19 funds, as follows: Fund Grantee Website Project Amount 100 Knifers Flow-Through
March 19, 2025
About Us
The Yellowknife Community Foundation was formed in 1993 to provide interested individuals and organizations with a means of supporting projects in our community for the enduring future. Our vision is to be a catalyst for sharing, supportive, and connected communities.
Yellowknife Community Foundation
Our Mission
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is a charitable organization that inspires and enables impactful giving in Yellowknife and the NWT. We strive to align donor interests and community needs through evidence-based grant-making, fundraising, strategic investment, public education, and community relations.
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Get Involved
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PLANNED GIVING
Make a gift for the enduring future. You can leave a bequest by writing a will, or by adding a codicil to your existing will.
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Volunteer
Do you want to be on our Board or support our work in the community? Get in touch to learn more about volunteer opportunities!
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News
Housing NWT’s Tom Williams Memorial Scholarship and the Alfred Moses Memorial Scholarship
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is excited to administer the Tom Williams Memorial Scholarship and the Alfred Moses Memorial Scholarship for Housing NWT this year, alongside
March 18, 2025
Establishment of the Midnight Sun Aviation Fund
The student award fund supports residents of the Northwest Territories pursuing education in an aviation-related field (e.g. pilot license, ratings and endorsements, avionics, air traffic services, etc.). It will disburse $5,000 each year to one or more recipients. As this award may be allocated to multiple people, applicants shall advise the amount they seek as part of the application.
February 25, 2025
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