Grants and Funding in the Northwest Territories in 2026 for Businesses

An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to Northwest Territories businesses in 2026.

Featured grants in Northwest Territories at a glance

141 programs available

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Agence canadienne de développement économique du Nord (CanNor) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Local Impact Stream
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for community infrastructure in Canada’s North
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 10, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
ISCNWT Community Development Grant Program
Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT (ISCNWT)
Funding for recreation and cultural activities
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering business support services
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports Canadian businesses facing trade disruptions
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Arctic Infrastructure Fund
Transport Canada (TC)
Funding for Arctic transportation infrastructure
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 4, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts and Culture Stream – Yellowknife Community Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports arts and culture community initiatives
Dettah, Ndilǫ, Yellowknife, NT
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $20,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Dettah, Ndilǫ, Yellowknife, NT
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Project Grant - Medium
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects and events
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,001 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
NT, Canada
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
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
NT, Canada
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
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding for tourism products and experiences
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 58,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CanNor — IDEANorth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Supports northern economic development and infrastructure readiness
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for jobs and long-term economic growth
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carthy Foundation Grants
Carthy Foundation
Funding for Canadian charities and qualified donees
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Northwest Territories business loans and counselling
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Project Fund
NT NEIHR (NEIHR)
Funding for Indigenous health research projects
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Government of New Brunswick, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Disaster recovery support for essential losses
NB, NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $240,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2026
NB, NT, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Economic Development Officers
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Northwest Territories business support services
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Employee Training Program
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 13,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,500 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
GNWT GHG Grant Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Government of Canada
Funding for community GHG reduction projects
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Healthy Choices Fund
Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services (HCF)
Funding for health promotion projects in the Northwest Territories
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
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
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Indoor Space Improvement Grant
City of Yellowknife
Supports COVID-19 space improvements for SMEs
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Work experience and training support for organizations
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Kids with Cancer Society Bursary 2026-2027
Kids with Cancer Society
Education support for eligible cancer survivors
Alberta, NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Alberta, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Medium Arts Project Grant
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,001 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NT, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Metis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund (MDDF)
Financial support for businesses in the Northwest Territories
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Food Businesses
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Support for northern food and agriculture businesses
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program — Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money for economic development in the territories
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northwestel Northern Futures Scholarship
Northwestel
Support for northern post-secondary students
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportOpen
NWT Business Incentive Policy
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Preference for NWT businesses in government procurement
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
NWT Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects
Government of Canada
Funding for community GHG reduction projects
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Education (YK), Culture and Employment (YK), Government of Alberta
Money and training for self-employment in NWT
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 26,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NT, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Skills Development Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funds short-term training to build essential employability skills
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 26,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Wage Subsidy Program
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for employers hiring and training eligible NWT residents
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,500 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation (WFF)
Funding for northern biodiversity conservation projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $450,000 to $1,500,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing
Akaitcho Business Development Corporation
Business financing and support for local small businesses
Dettah, N’dilo, Yellowknife, NT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Dettah, N’dilo, Yellowknife, NT
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
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : February 13, 2026
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)
Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)
Seed funding for innovative Northern teams
NL, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
NL, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arctic Inspiration Prize 2025-2026
Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)
Funding for Northern-led community projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artist to Market Program (AMP)
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Supports NWT artists showcasing and selling work
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artist Travel and Touring Fund
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for artist travel and touring support
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Arts Organization Incubator Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Capacity-building support for NWT arts organizations
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Barb Bromley Fund for Seniors and Elders
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Support for seniors and Elders community needs
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $7,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
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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
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
NT, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Building Improvements Program
Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
Energy rebates for building upgrades
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NT, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals Research and Training and Capacity Building – Inuit Nunangat 2024-2027
Government of Canada
Supports Inuit Nunangat research and capacity building
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : March 5, 2024
Closing date : April 12, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals Training and Capacity Building – Northern Region 2024-2027
Government of Canada
Funding for northern training and capacity building
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 22, 2024
Closing date : April 5, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities
Government of Canada
Funding for disability-related education services and equipment
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
CanNor Regional Defence Investment Initiative
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Support for defence supply-chain growth and regional innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Chris Argue Memorial Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Support leadership and confidence through NWT wilderness travel
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $7,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Commercial Fishery Support (CFSP) Pilot Program
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Support for commercial fisheries in the NWT
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Community Energy Planning
Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
Support for community energy planning
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Tourism Coordinator Program
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for community tourism capacity building
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : May 5, 2025
Closing date : June 9, 2025
NT, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Funding for species-at-risk conservation projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Scholarship for Yellowknife mining students
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Access GNWT contracting opportunities online
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals
Government of Canada
Funding for Arctic country foods research
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 13, 2026
Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Dehcho Business Development Centre - Business Financing
Dehcho Business Development Centre (DCBDC)
Business loans for Dehcho small businesses
Fort Simpson, NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Fort Simpson, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EFC Scholarship Program
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)
Scholarships for post-secondary electrical careers
Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $3,500
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : June 12, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy-Efficient Products Rebate Program
Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
Rebates for energy-efficient product purchases
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eva Henderson Memorial Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Support palliative and end-of-life care programming
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Adult Education (FNAE) in Yukon and Northwest Territories Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports First Nations adult education in Yukon and NWT
NT, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,248,614 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
NT, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Full spectrum communications in the Arctic
Government of Canada
Arctic communications solutions for defence missions
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gary Robinson Memorial Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports search and rescue and emergency preparedness activities
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $8,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gender Equity Grant
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funds community projects advancing gender equity across the Northwest Territories
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 3, 2025
NT, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Geoscience, multidisciplinary and Northern academia research grants recipients
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports geoscience research in Northern Canada
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Get Her Elected Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Funding for women’s political leadership support
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Grant Program for Government
Northwest Territories Department of Infrastructure (INF)
Support for GHG reduction projects in NWT
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : July 1, 2024
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports northern food security and community farming initiatives
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $12,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grant Halle Lambda Award
Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada
Supports research on 2SLGBTQ+ communities
NT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Kickstarter Fund
Community Housing Transformation Centre
Funding for eco-responsible housing projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
HealthADAPT
Health Canada
Climate adaptation support for the health sector
Canada
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $800,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports community programming and local capacity building
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $12,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Hide and Fur Program
NWT Arts Council (NWT)
Affordable hide and fur for NWT artists
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports community programming for vulnerable populations
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Housing NWT’s Tom Williams Memorial Scholarship and the Alfred Moses Memorial Scholarship
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Scholarships for NWT postsecondary students
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2025
Closing date : May 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
IDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic
Government of Canada
Funding for Arctic security monitoring solutions
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for economic development in Northern Canada
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Arts Grants Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
NT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Guardians — Métis Guardians
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports Métis-led land stewardship initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship (IYE) Program
Dehcho Business Development Centre (DCBDC)
Support for Indigenous youth business growth
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
NT, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Support for Inuit post-secondary education
NL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Jim Edwards Sittichinli Scholarship
Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB)
Scholarship for renewable resources students
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2026
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
KidSport NWT Grant
Sport North Federation
Funding for children’s sport participation
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Luke Charpentier Memorial Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports Yellowknife studies and community benefit projects
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Marine Training Program
Transport Canada (TC)
Marine training for underrepresented groups
BC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
BC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports community programming and resilient local initiatives
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $7,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Support youth mental health community programming
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2024
NT, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Métis nation labour market funding stream — Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Canada
Supports Métis employment and skills development
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGO Stabilization Fund
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWT
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : February 13, 2026
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Contaminants Program
Government of Canada
Supports northern contaminants research and monitoring
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 6, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada

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