As part of the Field Law Community Fund Program, $80,000 is being spread across the NWT and Northern Alberta to help fund new social aid projects.
This year saw a record breaking 175 applications sent in, with more than 51,000 votes cast online. Of the available $80,000, $30,000 will be going to organizations across northern and southern Alberta. $15,000 will be staying here in the NWT, while the remaining $5,000 is being put towards the newly introduced Next Gen Award, which is given out to post-secondary students who present new and innovative ideas to benefit either their campus or community.
There are four recipients who will be splitting the $15,000 in the NWT.
The Yellowknife Gymnastics Club will be given $6,000 to help city children have better access to gymnastics programs.
Peer Support for Autism Families will be given $5,000 to support monthly gatherings of families who are supporting a loved one with autism.
The Kimberlite Career and Technical Centre is receiving $2,000 to continue their work in helping high school students learn a trade, which will in turn help improve the trades shortage in the North.
Finally, the Sweetgrass Healing Centre will be receiving $2,000 to help improve access to Indigenous mental health care providers.
In a statement, Field Law Managing Partner Jeremiah Kowalchuck said that “the last two years have been record-breaking in terms of applications, demonstrating a great need for community giving programs and organizations in need of support. We are consistently impressed by the quality and diversity of applicants. Congratulations to all those who received funding today.”
This year’s $80,000 brings the Field Law Community Fund’s total contribution to $915,000 over the last twelve years.
