The GNWT has announced financial support is available for residents across the territory who have been affected by wildfires.
Through the Evacuee Income Disruption Support Program, eligible adults (17+) can receive a one-time payment of $750 after seven days of employment disruption.
Additionally, residents of Yellowknife and surrounding areas that received Income Assistance during August 2023 and have been evacuated as a result of the wildfires will be issued the Emergency Allowance Benefit.
According to the GNWT, the rate of emergency allowance for single applicants is $500 or $1,000 for families.
Interested individuals with a last name starting A-M are encouraged to speak with a Client Services Officer by calling 1-855-283-9311 or 1-833-995-7338 for individuals with last names starting with N-Z.
Individuals are not the only ones eligible for funding either, community governments can apply for the GNWT’s Community Government Hosting Evacuees Grant to receive up to $40,000 in support for communities hosting evacuees outside of a designated evacuation centre. Community governments can apply after hosting at least ten evacuees for seven days.
