The Emergency Response Fund is Active
In response to ongoing wildfires, United Way NWT has launched its Emergency Response Fund to provide rapid, flexible financial support to local organizations responding to emerging community needs on the ground.

Together, We are Strong
United Way NWT
We promote the organized capacity of people in the Northwest Territories to care for one another. By raising and redistributing funds through our Community Investment Fund and Emergency Funding Program, we support critical projects and local nonprofits addressing the most pressing needs of Northern communities.

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United Way NWT works in 3 key focus areas. We aim to provide valuable support to non-profits across Northwest Territories.
Apply for Grants
Registered charities and nonprofits in the NWT are invited to apply for grants through the United Way NWT.
Fundraising
Your financial support directly impacts local communities through the many programs funded by United Way NWT.
Latest News
- United Way NWT Activates Emergency Response Fund to Support Whatì and Fort Providence EvacueesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNW and PSAC Step Forward with Opening $20,000 Contribution. YELLOWKNIFE, September 04, … Read more
- Support Patrick’s Head Shave Fundraiser!Join Patrick in raising $21,000 for United Way NWT, Stanton Cancer Clinic, and Inclusion NWT! … Read more
- Annual General Meeting 2025United Way NWT is hosting an Annual General Meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, September … Read more
- United Way NWT Releases Report Following Gathering on Community Resilience and Wildfire RecoveryYELLOWKNIFE—United Way NWT is proud to release the official report from Resilient Together: Strengthening NWT … Read more