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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.

156 opportunities available
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
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
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
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
Cultural Communications Program
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
French Language Arts and Culture Development
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
Yukon Business Incentive Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Yukon Business Incentive Program

Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Rebates 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
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Grant and FundingClosed

Inuktut Songwriting Contest

Government of Nunavut
Supports 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
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
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
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule B-1)
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
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized 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
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized 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
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
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 — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student

Government of Yukon, ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Supports 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
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Grant and FundingArchived

Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

Kakivak Association
Financial 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
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Funding 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
Nunavut Mine Training Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nunavut Mine Training Fund

Government of Nunavut
Money 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
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Grant and FundingClosed

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Money 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
Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive
Grant and FundingArchived

Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive

Government of Nunavut
Financial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund

Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU)
Funding for large business ventures in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund

Government of Yukon
Money 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
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
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
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Yukon Film — Training Fund

Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
Funding 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
Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Support youth mental health community programming
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Helen & John Parker Community Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Supports 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

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Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund

Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Supports 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
Eva Henderson Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Eva Henderson Memorial Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Support palliative and end-of-life care programming
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Supports Indigenous language and cultural revitalization activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Supports community programming and resilient local initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)

Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Training 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
Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Supports community programming for vulnerable populations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Supports 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
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Yukon Youth Conservation Corps

Government of Yukon
Students 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
Get Her Elected Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Get Her Elected Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Support for women candidates through non-partisan programming
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Gary Robinson Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Gary Robinson Memorial Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Supports 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
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Grant and FundingArchived

Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants

Kakivak Association
Funding 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
Chris Argue Memorial Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Chris Argue Memorial Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation
Support 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
Nunavut Arts Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Nunavut Arts Program

Government of Nunavut
Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund

Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU)
Funds 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
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Training on the Job — Nunavut

Government of Nunavut
Wage 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 Centre
Supports community housing development in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories
Other SupportClosed

Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Opportunities to sell to the Government of the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen

Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives

City of Whitehorse
Supports sustainability of existing community projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection Grants

Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Supports activities to promote, teach, and preserve Inuktut in communities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development

Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Support for French language and cultural projects in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives

Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Supports Elder activities and cultural preservation in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Services Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Services Program

Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Supports initiatives promoting French language and community vitality
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth Initiatives

Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Supports youth cultural and language programs in Nunavut.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Take a Family on the Land
Grant and FundingClosed

Take a Family on the Land

Northwest Territories Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Supports land-based outdoor activities for families
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
GHG Grant Program for Government
Grant and FundingClosed

GHG Grant Program for Government

Northwest Territories Department of Infrastructure
Supports 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
CanNor — IDEANorth
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
Anti-Poverty Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Anti-Poverty Fund

Northwest Territories Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs (EIA)
Funding for community anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Project Fund
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
Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Grant and FundingClosed

Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement

Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU)
Bid adjustment on Nunavut contracts
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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
Media Production Fund
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Media Production Fund

Government of Yukon
Money 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

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