Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
- Closing date : July 1, 2024
NT, Canada
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.
188 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedGladys and Albert Eggenberger Agricultural Fund
Supports northern food security and community farming initiativesEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $12,000
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsNT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2025
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Haylee Carlson Memorial Legislative Assembly Fund
Supports political science studies in the Northwest TerritoriesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealthADAPT
Climate adaptation support for the health sectorEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $800,000
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCanada- Grant and FundingClosed
Helen & John Parker Community Fund
Supports community programming and local capacity buildingEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $12,000
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedHigh-Cost Special Education Program
Supports culturally sensitive special education for First Nations studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 155,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Yukon, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Holy Family Lutheran Legacy Fund
Supports community programming for vulnerable populationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2025
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Grant and FundingClosedHousing Accelerator Fund: Small/Rural/North/Indigenous Stream
Funding to support resilient housing developmentEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Housing NWT’s Tom Williams Memorial Scholarship and the Alfred Moses Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships for NWT postsecondary studentsEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $1,000
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Open Date : April 2, 2025
- Closing date : May 31, 2025
NT, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedIDEaS - Sub-zero Infrastructure, Security, and Sensors: Safekeeping assets in the Arctic
Funding for Arctic security monitoring solutionsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedInclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit
Funding for economic development in Northern CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Arts Grants Program
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative developmentEligible Funding- From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationNT, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Guardians — Métis Guardians
Supports Métis-led land stewardship initiativesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateCanada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedIndigenous Youth Entrepreneurship (IYE) Program
Support for Indigenous youth business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationNT, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Education Program
Supports innovative First Nations education projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationNT, Yukon, Canada - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Support for Inuit post-secondary educationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsNL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada - Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedJim Edwards Sittichinli Scholarship
Scholarship for renewable resources studentsEligible Funding- From $2,500 to $2,500
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : May 31, 2026
NT, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
John Tumchewics Memorial Fund
Aviation training support for northern residentsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Jonas Konge Memorial Fund
Scholarship for Northern medical and nursing studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationNT, Ontario, Yukon, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : April 2, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
NT, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Lena Gosselin Memorial Fund
Scholarship for NWT office administration studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship
Second-language and culture studies scholarshipEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Nunavut, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Luke Charpentier Memorial Fund
Supports Yellowknife students in post-secondary and trades educationEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $4,000
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Yellowknife, NT, Canada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMarine Training Program
Marine training for underrepresented groupsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada- Platform
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Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Supports community programming and resilient local initiativesEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $7,000
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund
Support youth mental health community programmingEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2024
NT, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMétis nation labour market funding stream — Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
Supports Métis employment and skills developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesCanada- Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : April 2, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
NT, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : April 2, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
NT, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedNGO Stabilization Fund
Money for NGOs delivering essential services in the NWTEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Closing date : February 13, 2026
NT, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Nunavut, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Contaminants Program
Supports northern contaminants research and monitoringEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : February 6, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Funding for small-scale arts projectsEligible Funding- From $500 to $5,000
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationTimeline- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : August 31, 2024
NT, Canada 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedNorthwest Territories child benefit
Monthly support for eligible families with childrenEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 67 $
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada- Platform
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Northwest Territories Child Benefit / Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset
Monthly family support for children in the Northwest TerritoriesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNT, Canada - Tax CreditsClosed
Northwest Territories Investment Tax Credit
Corporate tax credit for Northwest Territories investmentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNT, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedNorthwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Funding for short-term tourism training in NWTEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : May 22, 2024
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationNT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions
Funding for FireSmart wildfire resilience projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund
Support for Indigenous northern studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,100 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : April 2, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedNWT Law Foundation Grant Program
Funding for projects aligned with foundation objectivesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Sport Fund Project Application
Support for amateur sport projects in the NWTEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program
Youth water stewardship funding in the NWTEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Program
Funding for youth-led water stewardship projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : July 10, 2026
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Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,250 $
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationCanada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOur Land for the Future Trust — Indigenous-Led Conservation Funding
Long-term Indigenous-led conservation fundingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNT, Canada- Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Open Date : January 12, 2026
- Closing date : February 27, 2026
Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPOLAR International Partnership Research Development Program
Supports international polar research collaborationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Open Date : October 2, 2025
- Closing date : November 5, 2025
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Open Date : January 12, 2026
- Closing date : February 27, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateCanada - Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship
Funding programs for polar research and trainingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Research logistics support in Canada's NorthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : July 20, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNT, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedRio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme
Supports community projects in Northern CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative
Support for marine safety and resupply infrastructureEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 60,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Closing date : February 17, 2023
NL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sally Manning Memorial Writing Fund
Supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis writersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund
Supports Indigenous language and cultural revitalization activitiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 31, 2025
NT, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,500
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada - 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) (ITI)Funding for Northwest Territories business people to attend seminars and tradeshowsEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $8,000
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
NT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)Funding for community economic development in the NWTEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
NT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)Funding for NWT entrepreneurs and small businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
NT, Canada - 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) (ITI), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)Funding for NWT micro-business projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
NT, Canada - Platform
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)Funding for sector growth and expansionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
NT, Canada - 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) (ITI)Money for capital purchases in the Northwest TerritoriesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
NT, Canada - 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) (ITI), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)Funding for NWT business expansion projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
NT, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : August 15, 2025
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial Development Fund
Northern social and political development supportEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)Funding for tourism product development and marketingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTimeline- Closing date : January 17, 2024
NT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)Funding for tourism product development in NWTEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : January 17, 2024
NT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Travis Booker Memorial Fund
Aviation scholarship for Northwest Territories studentsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : April 2, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
NT, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
Non-repayable support for First Nations studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNT, Quebec, Yukon, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Venture Investment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)Preferred equity investment in Northwest Territories businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationTimeline- Closing date : May 17, 2024
NT, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedYellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program
Financial support for local community needsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNT, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Yellowknife Elks Scholarship Program
Scholarships for Canadian post-secondary studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 7, 2025
NT, Canada - 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 thriveEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationNT, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Investment Readiness Program
Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizationsEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationTimeline- Open Date : February 3, 2026
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Grants and Contributions to Promote Social and Political Development in the North and for northerners
Supports social and political development in the NorthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
