Overview
Funding may be available to support community organized searches for missing persons in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Available Funding
Funding of up to $10,000 may be available to community governments to help offset costs associated with an approved community organized search. Eligible costs may include:
1. Aircraft charter costs;
2. The purchase of groceries; and
3. Fuel, lubricants and minor machine parts
Deadline
No deadline
Eligibility
When a community government determines that there is a need for a search for a missing person(s) before or after the end of a public search, the Deputy Minister of the Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) may provide a contribution to support the community organized search when:
- The community has consulted with the RCMP and have determined that a public search is not currently underway;
- The community government makes an official request to the Deputy Minister to approve a community organized search; and
To determine your eligibility, or for more information:
- Dehcho Region: (867) 695-7220
- Inuvik Region: (867) 777-7121
- North Slave Region: (867) 767-9167
- Sahtu Region: (867) 587-7100
- South Slave Region: (867) 872-6525
How to apply
Contact your regional office.
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