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.
220 opportunities available
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Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Arts Contributions
Provides financial support to arts organizations and individuals in Nunavut
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
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
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GHG Grant Program for Government
Supports GHG emissions reduction projects for NWT governments
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Health Facilities Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit health infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Product Development Partnership Program
Funds for Yukon tourism industry projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Building Improvements Program
Energy rebates for building upgrades
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer
Support for First Nations housing and infrastructure transfer
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Francophonie Day
Supports community events celebrating Yukon Francophonie Day
Grant and FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - New Projects and Initiatives
Supports community recreation projects and initiatives.
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth & Elders Committees
Support for intergenerational community activities in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
Annual payments for Canadian book creators
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program
Rebates for energy-efficient product purchases
Grant and FundingOpen
Lilly's Fund – Makivvik Support Program for Families of Inuit with Severe and Permanent Disabilities
Financial support for Nunavik Inuit families
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program – Market Development Team Applicants’ Guide
Funding for regional deep retrofit market development
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Jackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
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National Bank Play Your Court Program
Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades
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Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
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Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Funding for emerging Nunavut short film projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Money for economic development in the territories
Grant and FundingArchived
BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Flexible financial support helping NWT businesses start, grow, and thrive
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Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Core Funding
Financial support for community heritage centers in Nunavut.
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
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Community Wildfire Prevention Grant Program
Supports community wildfire prevention projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access
Grant and FundingClosed
The Economic Development Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Support for Inuit post-secondary education
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Funding for Nunavut screen-based storytelling projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program
Funding for First Nations emergency preparedness
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)
Funding for ballast water innovation projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Solicited call for funding under the Community Workforce Development Program - Regional Stream
Funding for community workforce development projects
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Sport Funding Programs
Supports sport organizations' development and growth
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Marine Training Program
Marine training for underrepresented groups
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Rebate on costs of developing films in Nunavut
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
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CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program)
On-site renewable power sales program
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Yukon bids&tenders
Platform for accessing and managing Yukon government contract opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen
Targeted Labour Market Programs
Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Grants to develop creative content for screen in Nunavut
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Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Grant and FundingClosed
Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Funding for tourism industry training in NWT
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Funding for jobs and long-term economic growth
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI)
Funding for Canadian students’ research internships in Germany
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Grant and FundingClosed
National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
Supports flood risk reduction and mitigation planning
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Atuqtuarvik Corporation Financing
Financing for Nunavut start-ups and expansion
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development
Funding for economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Core Funding
Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Toponomy Program
Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Radio Grant
Supports community radio operations and broadcasting system improvements in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Public Library Services
Supports community library operations and development across Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Communications Program
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation
Funding for trail infrastructure and signage projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund
Support for charities to adapt and modernize
Grant and FundingClosed
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
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Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants
Funding for innovative STEAM education projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
UMC Charity Grant Program
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Grant and FundingArchived
Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive
Financial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jordan's Principle
Support for First Nations children’s essential services
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)
Financial support for buying zero-emission vehicles
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Grant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ministerial Loan Guarantee Terms and Conditions
Guarantees housing loans for on-reserve projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund
Support youth mental health community programming
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Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Supports community programming and local capacity building
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Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
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Eva Henderson Memorial Fund
Support palliative and end-of-life care programming
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Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund
Supports Indigenous language and cultural revitalization activities
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Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Supports community programming and resilient local initiatives
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Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
Supports community programming for vulnerable populations