For the 2027 granting year
Northern Development is undertaking a program refresh of our Community Development and Capacity Building funding programs. This work will take place throughout 2026 and will inform the 2027 granting cycles and beyond.
This page will serve as a central hub for updates related to the program refresh process. As changes are developed and implemented, we will post information here to keep all funding applicants and interested community members informed about what’s changing. All of the funding program updates listed below will take effect in the 2027 granting year.
We encourage you to check this page regularly for the most current information as the program refresh progresses.
Updated:04/24/26
Changes are underway to streamline the reporting requirements for the Grant Writing Support funding program. The only required reporting documents will be a reporting form and list of grants applied for throughout the calendar year (template provided).
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Updated:03/06/26
The Marketing Initiatives and Northern Housing Incentive funding programs will be retired at the end of the 2026 triannual granting intakes (effective August 1, 2026).
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Updated:02/23/26
The Fabulous Festivals and Events funding program has been revised to no longer require reporting from applicants after their grant request is approved. Funding is disbursed to the successful applicant after the funding agreement is signed.
This update lightens the administrative burden on event organizers and provides funding up front.
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If you’d like to discuss your project in further detail with Northern Development staff, please contact us by email, phone, or filling out the form below. Also, we encourage you to reach out to us if you think you are eligible for funding for categories that are not specified here.
