Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Zhatıé, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut (syllabics), Inuktitut (roman orthography)
Overview
This program provides financial assistance to Northwest Territories (NWT) seniors and persons with disabilities to help meet their basic needs. The program ensures clients have the opportunity to develop greater financial security so they are able to participate in community life and share in opportunities available throughout the NWT.
Available Funding
Funding is based on family income, and community. The program assists with actual amounts for shelter and utilities.
Deadline
Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities is an annual program; applicants must apply and provide all required documents to be assessed. Applications are accepted July 1 of each year, or any time afterwards. Clients may be required to provide their utility bills each month for payment.
Eligibility
This program is designed for:
- NWT residents who are between 19 and 59 with a permanent or long-term disability, or
- NWT residents who are seniors (60+); and
- Have a need greater than their income.
How to Apply
To apply, complete an application for Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities and visit a local ECE Service Centre to provide your identification and information on your finances.
A Client Navigator at your local ECE Service Centre can help you complete your application.