NWT Recreation & Parks Swim to Survive Grant

The NWT Recreation & Parks Swim to Survive Grant offers financial assistance for organizations to host Swim to Survive® events in selected regional centers. Grants aim to promote water safety by teaching vital survival skills in deep water. Eligible applicants include community organizations that provide free events or accessible recreation equipment. This initiative encourages community engagement while adhering to public health guidelines, ensuring a safe and beneficial experience for all participants.

NOTE: Water Safety Grants are now open. Funds are limited. Applications will be approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
These grants are available to assist organizations in hosting one Swim to Survive® event at a Regional Aquatics Training Centre in either, Inuvik, Yellowknife, Fort Smith, or Hay River. Participants will learn the basic skills needed to survive a fall into deep water taught by a certified Swim to Survive® Instructor.

Eligibility

Organizations and community governments are encouraged to apply for the grants to help their community members stay active.The following conditions must be met in order to receive funding:An NWT community organization will either plan, organize, and host three recreation opportunities that follow GNWT public health directives, whether online or in-person;OR an NWT community organization will purchase (this includes shipping) and look after (this includes sanitizing) recreation equipment that will be made available to everyone in the community to use for free while following GNWT public health directives;Applications must fit within one of the grant categories All events and equipment must be free for anyone attending the event or using the equipment;All events and equipment must be open and available to the public;A final electronic report on your event must be submittedYou can use the grant for costs related to the events, such as:Equipment purchase or rentalRental space or venue feesInstructor feesEvent promotion and advertisingHealthy snacksHand sanitizers or other items to help you follow GNWT public health directives at your eventsPurchasing equipment that can be used by community members for years to come is one way to make the most out of the grant money you receive. Walking poles purchased for events, for example, can be used by the community long after the events have ended.