Since 1985, ECE has supported the NWT Arts Council as it strives to stimulate and promote northern Art. The Council's role is to provide recommendations to the Minister of ECE regarding financial awards and workshops. If you would like to apply for funding, please click here to download the application form.

ECE also has a Support to Northern Performers program designed to aid in the development and promotion of Performing Arts in the NWT and for the featuring of NWT Performing Artists at local and regional public festivals and events.