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.
171 opportunities available
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Funding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Heritage Core Funding
Financial support for community heritage centers in Nunavut.
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Sport Funding Programs
Supports sport organizations' development and growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Rebate on costs of developing films in Nunavut
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Staffing UP
Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Story Telling Fund
Funding for Nunavut production companies
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
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
Money to future-proof your Northern Canada Indigenous-led business
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Atuqtuarvik Corporation Financing
Financing for Nunavut start-ups and expansion
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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 FundingOpen
French Language Arts and Culture Development
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosed
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule B-1)
Supports Inuktut language promotion and revitalization initiatives in Nunavut
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 FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
Grant and FundingArchived
Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive
Financial support for new entrepreneurs in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Grant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Supports community programming and local capacity building
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Grant and FundingClosed
Eva Henderson Memorial Fund
Support palliative and end-of-life care programming
Grant and FundingClosed
Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund
Supports Indigenous language and cultural revitalization activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Supports community programming and resilient local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
Supports community programming for vulnerable populations
Grant and FundingClosed
Get Her Elected Fund
Support for women candidates through non-partisan programming
Grant and FundingClosed
Gary Robinson Memorial Fund
Supports search and rescue and emergency preparedness activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Chris Argue Memorial Fund
Support leadership and confidence through NWT wilderness travel
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Arts Program
Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut
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Grant and FundingClosed
The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund
Supports community housing development in Nunavut
Other SupportClosed
Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories
Opportunities to sell to the Government of the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Funding for quick-start COVID-19 resilient infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
Supports sustainability of existing community projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development
Support for French language and cultural projects in Nunavut
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Elder Initiatives
Supports Elder activities and cultural preservation in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Services Program
Supports initiatives promoting French language and community vitality
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Youth Initiatives
Supports youth cultural and language programs in Nunavut.
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Poverty Fund
Funding for community anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports community tourism development and diversification