Grants and Funding in the Northwest Territories in 2026 for Businesses
Explore government grants, funding programs, and financial support available to help your business grow, innovate, and expand in 2026.
An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to Northwest Territories businesses in 2026.
109 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering business support services
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Work experience and training support for organizations
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agri-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 FundingOpen
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit
Funding for innovative projects in Northern Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Project Fund
Supports community-driven Indigenous health research development
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Northwest Territories child benefit
Monthly non-taxable support for families
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
Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Supports northern food security and community farming initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
The Giller Mantella Scholarship
Scholarship supporting racialized literature students in Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Wage Subsidy Program
Funding for employers hiring and training eligible NWT residents
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset
Monthly family benefit and cost-of-living support
Grant and FundingClosed
NGO Stabilization Fund
Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWT
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits
Monthly support for eligible CPP dependents
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
Tax CreditsClosed
Child disability benefit (CDB)
Monthly tax-free support for families with disabled children
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme
Support for community priorities in Northern regions
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Funding for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
Funding for health care system improvement projects
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Canada Apprentice Loan
Interest-free support for Red Seal apprentices
Grant and FundingOpen
Artist to Market Program (AMP)
Supports NWT artists to sell work at external markets
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Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Money for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDIC — Term Loans
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Term loans for Northwest Territories businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) - Urban Forestry Plans and Studies
Support for urban forestry planning and studies
Grant and FundingClosed
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V
Funding for federal contaminated site remediation
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Employee Training Program
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Grant and FundingClosed
Gender Equity Grant
Funds community projects advancing gender equity across the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative
Support for marine safety and resupply infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Barb Bromley Fund for Seniors and Elders
Support for seniors and Elders community needs
Grant and FundingClosed
Venture Investment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)
Preferred equity investment in Northwest Territories businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Luke Charpentier Memorial Fund
Supports Yellowknife studies and community benefit projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories
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Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Community Support Fund
Funding for COVID-19 community support projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money for strategic projects in Northwest Territories
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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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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
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
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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
Grant and FundingClosed
Jackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
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Grant and FundingClosed
National Bank Play Your Court Program
Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades
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Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
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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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
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
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
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Marine Training Program
Marine training for underrepresented groups
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Grant and FundingClosed
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
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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
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development
Funding for economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
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
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants
Funding for innovative STEAM education projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jordan's Principle
Support for First Nations children’s essential services
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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 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
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
Emergency Management Assistance Program
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Funding for First Nations emergency management and resilience
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