Take a Kid Trapping funding is now available

April 29, 2025

The applications for Take a Kid Trapping funding are now open. Apply today for funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!

Schools, Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.

Through Take a Kid Trapping events, kids can learn a range of valuable skills from trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, or cooking outdoors to essential knowledge in firearm safety and proper methods of preparing pelts for market. These activities not only preserve traditional life skills but also teach sustainable practices.

Successful applicants can receive up to $8,000 and have a year to create an on-the-land learning experience for school aged kids, from age 6 to 20.

Individuals cannot apply; however, you are encouraged to work with your local school or organizations to create a proposal.

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2025

For program details and application information, visit:
www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/apply-take-kid-trapping-funding

For media requests, please contact:

Dana Bowen
Communications Planning Specialist, Communications and Public Affairs
Department of Environment and Climate Change
Government of the Northwest Territories
ECC_Communications@gov.nt.ca

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