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.
159 opportunities available
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Yukon Business Incentive Program
Government of YukonRebates on labour and materials for Yukon contractors
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Government of NunavutSupports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Government of NunavutSupports 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
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule B-1)
Government of NunavutSupports 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
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Government of YukonSupports Yukon employers to hire students or youth for summer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,950 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety BoardRebates 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
Grant and FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Kakivak AssociationFinancial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
Eligible Funding
- Up to 81% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking
Government of the Northwest TerritoriesFunding for Northwest Territories business people to attend seminars and tradeshows
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Mine Training Fund
Government of NunavutMoney for mine training organizations in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Government of the Northwest TerritoriesMoney for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingArchived
Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive
Government of NunavutFinancial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Government of NunavutFunding for large business ventures in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Nunavut Film Development CorporationGrant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Government of YukonMoney for film predevelopment stage
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of YukonFunding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Government of YukonFunding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupport youth mental health community programming
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Helen & John Parker Community Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupports community programming and local capacity building
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Government of YukonSupports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Eva Henderson Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupport palliative and end-of-life care programming
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupports Indigenous language and cultural revitalization activities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupports community programming and resilient local initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Government of YukonTraining grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupports community programming for vulnerable populations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupports northern food security and community farming initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $12,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Government of YukonStudents to work on summer conservation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Get Her Elected Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupport for women candidates through non-partisan programming
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Gary Robinson Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupports search and rescue and emergency preparedness activities
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Kakivak AssociationFunding for Inuit artists and craftspeople to buy essential tools
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Chris Argue Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community FoundationSupport leadership and confidence through NWT wilderness travel
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Arts Program
Government of NunavutSupports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Government of NunavutFunds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Government of NunavutWage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
T
Grant and FundingClosed
The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund
Community Housing Transformation CentreSupports community housing development in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportClosed
Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest TerritoriesOpportunities to sell to the Government of the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Shelter Operations
Indigenous Services CanadaOperational support for shelters serving women and children
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
City of WhitehorseSupports sustainability of existing community projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection Grants
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageSupports activities to promote, teach, and preserve Inuktut in communities.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth & Elders Committees
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageSupport for intergenerational community activities in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Core Funding
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageFinancial support for community heritage centers in Nunavut.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageSupport for French language and cultural projects in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageSupports Elder activities and cultural preservation in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Services Program
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageSupports initiatives promoting French language and community vitality
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Cultural Communications Program
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageSupports cultural communication initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth Initiatives
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageSupports youth cultural and language programs in Nunavut.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection Contributions
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageFunding for projects promoting Inuktut language and culture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Take a Family on the Land
Northwest Territories Ministry of Environment and Climate ChangeSupports land-based outdoor activities for families
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Arts Contributions
Nunavut Department of Culture and HeritageProvides financial support to arts organizations and individuals in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Grant Program for Government
Northwest Territories Department of InfrastructureSupports GHG emissions reduction projects for NWT governments
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)IDEANorth promotes Northern economic diversification and development
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
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Poverty Fund
Northwest Territories Department of Executive and Indigenous AffairsFunding for community anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Project Fund
NT NEIHR (NEIHR)Supports community-driven Indigenous health research development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Government of NunavutBid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports community tourism development and diversification
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 58,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Media Production Fund
Government of YukonMoney for a media production in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation