Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Road Development Impacts Initiative
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2627-0001
Agreement Value:
$1,800,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 14, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029
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.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
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.
Location:
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A 2R3
Reference Number:
171-2026-2027-Q1-P0001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Government of the Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Name:
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number:
61001
Program:
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
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.