Grants and Funding available for Northern Canada Businesses in 2026

Grants and funding programs in Northern Canada are essential for supporting businesses aiming to grow, innovate, and thrive in remote and often challenging environments. By offering tailored resources, these programs address the unique needs of entrepreneurs and organizations, helping them overcome regional obstacles and seize new opportunities for success.

Featured grants in Northern Canada at a glance

342 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports Black-led organizations serving entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $750,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports Canadian businesses facing trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Child and Family Services Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports First Nations child and family services reform
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Market support for Nunavut media producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Paid Sick Leave Rebate
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Money for employers to cover sick leave in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
Government of Nunavut
Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Arctic Infrastructure Fund
Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for Arctic transport infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 4, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Project Grant - Medium
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects and events
Eligible Funding
From $5,001 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
NT, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Atuqtuarvik Corporation Financing
Atuqtuarvik Corporation
Financing for Nunavut start-ups and expansion
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Business counseling for business growth and expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Baffin Business Development — Financial Assistance
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC)
Loans for Baffin Island businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Loan guarantee for Northwest Territories businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building UP
Government of Yukon
Funds for activities strengthening the labour market in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of Yukon
Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Canada Business — Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund
Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Funding for Northern research infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $2,500,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : February 29, 2028
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for tourism products and experiences
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 58,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for jobs and long-term economic growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carthy Foundation Grants
Carthy Foundation
Funding for Canadian charities and qualified donees
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon University
Training and research for Yukon mining
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Climate Agri-Solutions Fund
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Cost-shared climate action support for farmers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CMF — Regional Production Funding
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Regional funding for linear production projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 84% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : April 21, 2026
Closing date : August 3, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Baffin/Iqaluit
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Commercial fuel tax refund
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance in Yukon
Commercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Development Fund
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for projects, events and initiatives in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Yukon, Canada
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Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Project Fund
NT NEIHR (NEIHR)
Funding for Indigenous health research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Radio Grant
Government of Nunavut
Supports community radio operations and broadcasting system improvements in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 375,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 29, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Communications Program
Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture Quest
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Support for Yukon artists and cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Development and Predevelopment Funding
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 84% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
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Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Economic Development Officers
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Northwest Territories business support services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Employee Training Program
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 13,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Farm Production Services
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Farm management advice in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Festivals and Special Event Grant
City of Whitehorse
Support for Whitehorse community festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
French Language Arts and Culture Development
Government of Nunavut
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,500 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
GNWT GHG Grant Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Government of Canada
Funding for community GHG reduction projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for Nunavut Employers
Government of Nunavut
Money to train employees in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : November 8, 2023
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Healthy Choices Fund
Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services (HCF)
Funding for health promotion projects in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Core Funding
Government of Nunavut
Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Facilities
Government of Nunavut
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for Northern economic development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indoor Space Improvement Grant
City of Yellowknife
Supports COVID-19 space improvements for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for Inuktut versioning of media content
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Work experience and training support for organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Nunavut, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business financing and support in Kitikmeot
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI)
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Kivalliq Business Development Centre (KBDC)
Business financing and support in Kivalliq
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Government of Nunavut
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule B-1)
Government of Nunavut
Supports Inuktut language promotion and revitalization initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities
Makivvik Corporation
Financial support for Nunavik Inuit families
Eligible Funding
From $6,000 to $12,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : December 2, 2025
Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for Communities
Lotteries Yukon
Funding for community arts, sport and recreation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for projects
Lotteries Yukon
Funding for arts, sport and recreation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for travel assistance
Lotteries Yukon
Travel support for Yukon arts and sport participants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
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Media Production Fund
Government of Yukon
Money for a media production in Yukon
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 7, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Medium Arts Project Grant
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,001 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2026
NT, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)
Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
New Canadians Event Fund
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Funding for Yukon multicultural community events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Food Businesses
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Support for northern food and agriculture businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money for economic development in the territories
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern REACHE Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Clean energy support for northern communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northwestel Northern Futures Scholarship
Northwestel
Support for northern post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Support for screen-based content development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Rebate on costs of developing films in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Funding for Nunavut screen-based storytelling projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Mine Training Fund
Government of Nunavut
Money for mine training organizations in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Toponomy Program
Government of Nunavut
Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportOpen
NWT Business Incentive Policy
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Preference for NWT businesses in government procurement
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects
Government of Canada
Funding for community GHG reduction projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Public Library Services
Government of Nunavut
Supports community library operations and development across Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - New Projects and Initiatives
City of Whitehorse
Funding for new community recreation initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
City of Whitehorse
Funding for ongoing recreation initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Operational Funding
City of Whitehorse
Operational funding for recreation initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development
City of Whitehorse
Training support for Whitehorse recreation organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Education (YK), Culture and Employment (YK), Government of Alberta
Money and training for self-employment in NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 26,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SFU VentureLabs
Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Shelter Operations
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Funding for shelter operations and outbreak prevention
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Skills Development Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funds short-term training to build essential employability skills
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 26,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Sport Funding Programs
Yukon Department of Sport & Recreation
Supports sport organizations' development and growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Staffing UP
Government of Yukon
Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding for large business ventures in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funding for Nunavut economic development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Nunavut, Canada

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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications

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Arctic Infrastructure Fund

Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund — Community Events

CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada

First Nations Child and Family Services Program

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program

Paid Sick Leave Rebate

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BDIC-NWT — Working Capital Guarantee

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Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program

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Canada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund

Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

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CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

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Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)

CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program

Climate Agri-Solutions Fund

CMF — Regional Production Funding

CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut

Commercial fuel tax refund

Community Development Fund

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Community Futures Program Northwest Territories

Community Project Fund

Community Radio Grant

Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

Cultural Communications Program

Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)

Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)

Culture Quest

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Economic Development Fund — Tier 1

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Economic Development Fund — Tier 2

Economic Development Officers

Employee Training Program

Farm Production Services

Festivals and Special Event Grant

French Language Arts and Culture Development

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Heritage Core Funding

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Indoor Space Improvement Grant

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU

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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon

Inuktut Versioning Fund

Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories

Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund

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KCFI – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Kitikmeot Community Futures

Kivalliq Business Development Centre

Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)

Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule B-1)

Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities

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