Updated June 2026

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.

133 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
NWT Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Funding for FireSmart wildfire resilience projects
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NWT Sport Fund Project Application
Sport North Federation
Support for amateur sport projects in the NWT
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for Indigenous heat pump transitions
Alberta, NT, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, NT, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Our Land for the Future Trust — Indigenous-Led Conservation Funding
Our Land for the Future Trust (OLF)
Long-term Indigenous-led conservation funding
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027
Government of Canada
Funding for northern research fellowships
Canada
Open Date : January 12, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : January 12, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program
Government of Canada
Supports international polar research collaboration
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : October 2, 2025
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : October 2, 2025
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Knowledge Canada Fellowship Program
Government of Canada
Supports northern research fellows
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : January 12, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Open Date : January 12, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship
Government of Canada
Funding for polar research students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship
Government of Canada
$10,000 scholarship for northern research students
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Government of Canada
Funding for polar research and community activities
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
POLAR Travel Grant (2026–2027)
Government of Canada
Funding for northern travel to research events
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Renewable Energy Rebate Program
Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA)
Rebates for renewable energy projects
NT, 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 projects
Environment and Climate
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative
Transport Canada (TC)
Support for marine safety and resupply infrastructure
NL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 17, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 17, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports Indigenous language and cultural revitalization activities
NT, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
She Can Coach Grant
Sport North Federation
Funding for female coaches in the Northwest Territories
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, 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 tradeshows
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
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 NWT
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
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 businesses
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
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 projects
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
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 expansion
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
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 Territories
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
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
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
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 projects
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NT, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Take a Family on the Land
Northwest Territories Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Funding for family land-based activities in NWT
NT, Canada
Closing date : August 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Closing date : August 15, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
They Can Coach Grant
Sport North Federation
Matching support for NWT coach development
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, 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 marketing
NT, Canada
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Closing date : January 17, 2024
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 NWT
NT, Canada
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NT, Canada
Closing date : January 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Non-repayable support for First Nations students
NT, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, 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 businesses
NT, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
NT, Canada
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program
Yellowknife Elks Lodge #314 (YELL)
Financial support for local community needs
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yellowknife Elks Scholarship Program
Yellowknife Elks Lodge #314 (YELL)
Scholarships for Canadian post-secondary students
NT, Canada
Closing date : July 7, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Closing date : July 7, 2025
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
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,100 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Investment Readiness Program
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizations
Quebec City, NT, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec City, NT, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and Fundingnull
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

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Grants and Funding in the Northwest Territories in 2026 for Businesses

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NWT Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions

NWT Sport Fund Project Application

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications

Our Land for the Future Trust — Indigenous-Led Conservation Funding

POLAR Fellowship Program 2026–2027

POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program

Polar Knowledge Canada Fellowship Program

Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship

POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship

Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program

POLAR Travel Grant (2026–2027)

Renewable Energy Rebate Program

Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative

Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund

She Can Coach Grant

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

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

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

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments

Take a Family on the Land

They Can Coach Grant

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement

University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)

Venture Investment Program

Yellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program

Yellowknife Elks Scholarship Program

BDIC — Standby Letters of Credit

Investment Readiness Program

Employee Training Program

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