Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering business support services
Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding available for Northern Canada Businesses in 2026
Unlock business growth in Northern Canada with grants and funding programs.
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.
261 programs available
- Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges 
Grant and FundingOpenFirst Nations Child and Family Services Program
Supports culturally appropriate child and family services for First Nations
Grant and FundingOpenNunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Grants to bring Nunavut films to international markets
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection Grants
Support for Inuktut language promotion
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Project Fund
Supports community-driven Indigenous health research development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosedRequest for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Facilities
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpenAgri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Grant and FundingClosedMaureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund
Support youth mental health community programming
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSelf-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Education (YK), Culture and Employment (YK), Government of Alberta, Government of CanadaMoney and training for self-employment in NWT
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedBuilding Improvements Program
Energy rebates for building upgrades- Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Funding for emerging Nunavut short film projects 
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arctic Inspiration Prize 2025-2026
Funding for Northern-led community projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
Supports community programming for vulnerable populations - Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program
Supports First Nations adult education in Yukon and NWT - Grant and FundingClosed
University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
Non-repayable support for First Nations students 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedProfessional development
Reimbursement for educator professional development
Grant and FundingClosedAnti-Poverty Fund
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenRecreation Grant - New Projects and Initiatives
Funding for new community recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedArts Organization Incubator Program
Capacity-building support for NWT arts organizations- Grant and FundingOpen
Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut - Grant and FundingClosed
Chris Argue Memorial Fund
Support leadership and confidence through NWT wilderness travel 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedBDIC — Term Loans
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)Term loans for Northwest Territories businesses
- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Radio Grant
Supports community radio operations and broadcasting system improvements in Nunavut - Grant and FundingClosed
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music 
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenStrategic Investments Program — Nunavut Economic Foundations Fund
Funding for Nunavut economic development- Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Sport Funding Programs
Supports sport organizations' development and growth - Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals Training and Capacity Building – Northern Region 2024-2027
Funding for northern training and capacity building- 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 - Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
Funding for ongoing recreation projects in Whitehorse - Grant and FundingClosed
Product Development Partnership Program
Funds for Yukon tourism industry projects 
Grant and FundingOpenHealthy Choices Fund
Funding for health promotion projects in the Northwest Territories- Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives
Supports Elders’ community initiatives in Nunavut 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpenCentre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Training and research for Yukon's mining industryFind tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedKajungiqsaut Grants (Kiinaujaksaq Pivallianirijanganik Ajuriqsuujjijuq)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development- Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking
Funding for Northwest Territories business people to attend seminars and tradeshows - Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities
Funding for disability-related education services and equipment 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenAtuqtuarvik Corporation Financing
Financing for Nunavut start-ups and expansion- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth Initiatives
Funding for youth cultural initiatives in Nunavut 
Grant and FundingClosedYellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program
Financial support for local community needs
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenKitikmeot Community Futures
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Northwest Territories child benefit
Monthly non-taxable support for families - Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Cultural Communications Program
Funding for cultural communications in Nunavut 
Grant and FundingClosedOil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications
Funding for Indigenous heat pump transitions
Grant and FundingClosedYukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant
Support for Indigenous health research capacity in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosedNorthwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenKakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedIndigenous Youth Entrepreneurship (IYE) Program
Support for Indigenous youth business growth- Other SupportOpen
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals Research and Training and Capacity Building – Inuit Nunangat 2024-2027
Supports Inuit Nunangat research and capacity building - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience - Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
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- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Yukon Child Benefit (YCB) / Yukon Government Carbon Price Rebate
Monthly support for Yukon families - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories - Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing profits 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Funding for polar research and community activities - Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon - Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection Contributions
Funding for Inuktut promotion and preservation 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedClimate Agri-Solutions Fund Project Resource Hub
Funding for climate-smart farm practices
- Grant and FundingClosed
Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Supports community programming and local capacity building - Grant and FundingOpen
Targeted Labour Market Programs
Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives - 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 - Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Core Funding
Core funding for Nunavut heritage centres - Grant and FundingClosed
Call for applications to the Immunization Partnership Fund: Overview
Supports vaccine confidence and uptake in Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Work experience and training support for organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonYukon Foundation — General Funding
Online funding for scholarships and project grants- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development
Funding for Francophone arts and culture in Nunavut - Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Operational Funding
Operational funding for recreation initiatives - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Funding for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories - Grant and FundingClosed
The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund
Supports community housing projects in Nunavut - Grant and FundingOpen
French Language Arts and Culture Development
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut