MRA Funding Opportunities

MRA funding is not intended to be the sole source of assistance or keep programs or events operational year after year. This funding is meant to provide a level of support so that extra and enhanced physical activity and skill development can take place for Mackenzie Region residents. Mackenzie Recreation Association funding is limited, and applications will be prioritized based on MRA goals and values.

Funding maximums as follows:

• Funding maximum or 80% total event cost if program or event is in the MRA region 
• Funding maximum or 70% of total event cost if the program or event is in NWT
• Funding maximum or 50% total event cost if the program or event is outside NWT

MRA funding is intended to enhance programs and services in the MRA region, not sustain them. Priority will be given to new initiatives and repeat applications/recurring events will be accepted on a case-by-case basis with adjusted maximums and requirements: 

• funding maximums for consecutive years/applications may be:  

1. Funding maximum or 60% total event cost if the program or event is in the MRA region
2. Funding maximum or 50% total event cost if the program or event is in NWT 
3. Funding maximum or 30% total event cost if the program or event outside NWT 

• Applying for funding for recurring events may not exceed three consecutive years
• Ability to provide evidence of ways of increasing capacity on own ○ i.e. fundraising, sponsorship, partnerships, sustainability plan.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year, and funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis as funding permits. With funding distribution as follows: 

• Maximum of 40% of total funding allocated between April and September; 
• The remaining funding, or 60% of total funding distributed between October and March.

Organizations or individuals may apply, and the event and program can be for any age range. However, priority will be given to group proposals. Applicants (individuals and organizations) must reside and/or provide services in an MRA community: 

• Behchokǫ̀, Dettah, Enterprise, Fort Liard, Fort Providence, Fort Resolution, Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Gamètì, Hay River, Jean Marie River, Kakisa, K'atl'odeeche, Łutsel Kʼe, Nahanni Butte, Ndilǫ, Sambaa K'e (Trout Lake), Wekweètì, Whatì, Wrigley. 

NOTE: Individual applications must include a letter or email of endorsement from a community recreation department, school, or organization that explains how the applicant will give back to their community after receiving funding. 

• primary residency must be in an MRA community. 
• For students, temporarily residing outside of the MRA region must also include proof of (MRA community) residency and proof of school.