Contribution: Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Government of the Northwest Territories
$1,800,000.00
Road Development Impacts Initiative
FY 2026-27 · 2026-05-14
Summary
The Roads Development Impacts (RDI) initiative launched by GNWT provides targeted funding to advance understanding of the cumulative effects of all-season and winter road development on caribou, water, and fish in northern environments. The initiative aims to inform environmental assessments and regulatory decision-making by producing practical, evidence-based guidance that integrates scientific research and Traditional Knowledge. This will be achieved through funding projects that will contribute to a collaborative synthesis report and engage in coordinated activities, including workshops and joint reporting, to support decision-maker needs.
Department
Program
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Location
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Recipient Type
Government
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Number
POLAR-2627-0001
Agreement Start Date
2026-05-14
Agreement Title
Road Development Impacts Initiative
Agreement Title (French)
Initiative sur les répercussions du développement routier
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,800,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Roads Development Impacts (RDI) initiative launched by GNWT provides targeted funding to advance understanding of the cumulative effects of all-season and winter road development on caribou, water, and fish in northern environments. The initiative aims to inform environmental assessments and regulatory decision-making by producing practical, evidence-based guidance that integrates scientific research and Traditional Knowledge. This will be achieved through funding projects that will contribute to a collaborative synthesis report and engage in coordinated activities, including workshops and joint reporting, to support decision-maker needs.
Description (French)
L'initiative sur les impacts de l'aménagement des routes (IDR) lancée par le GTNO fournit un financement ciblé pour mieux comprendre les effets cumulatifs de l'aménagement de routes toutes saisons et hivernales sur le caribou, l'eau et les poissons dans les environnements nordiques. L'initiative vise à éclairer les évaluations environnementales et la prise de décisions réglementaires en produisant des orientations pratiques et fondées sur des données probantes qui intègrent la recherche scientifique et le savoir traditionnel. Cet objectif sera atteint grâce au financement de projets qui contribueront à un rapport de synthèse collaboratif et à des activités coordonnées, y compris des ateliers et des rapports conjoints, pour répondre aux besoins des décideurs.
Expected Results
Generate new knowledge on the impacts of roads on caribou, water, and fish to support better environmental and regulatory decisions. Outcomes include improved mitigation measures, stronger community involvement, and sharing results with decision-makers, partners, and northern communities.
Expected Results (French)
Générer de nouvelles connaissances sur les impacts des routes sur le caribou, l'eau et les poissons afin d'appuyer de meilleures décisions environnementales et réglementaires. Les résultats comprennent l'amélioration des mesures d'atténuation, une participation accrue des collectivités et la communication des résultats aux décideurs, aux partenaires et aux collectivités du Nord.
Federal Riding
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number
61001
Organization Code
polar-polaire
Organization
Polar Knowledge Canada | Savoir polaire Canada
Program Name
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Subventions et contributions pour l'avancement des sciences et technologies dans le Nord
Program Purpose
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.
Program Purpose (French)
Financer des programmes pour les jeunes et/ou les adultes afin de développer de nouvelles compétences, d'améliorer les expériences professionnelles et/ou de participer à des activités scientifiques et technologiques. Fournir des fonds à des individus ou à des organisations sous la forme de bourses d'études pour des programmes. Fournir des fonds aux universités et instituts canadiens pour la formation à la recherche scientifique dans le Nord.
Recipient City
Yellowknife
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Government of the Northwest Territories
Recipient Postal Code
X1A 2R3
Recipient Province or Territory
NT
Recipient Type
G
Reference Number
171-2026-2027-Q1-P0001