Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Nunavut, Canada
Grants and Funding in Nunavut in 2026 for Businesses
An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to Nunavut businesses in 2026 to support growth projects.
135 programs available
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMarine Training Program
Marine training for underrepresented groupsBC, NS, NT, Nunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
Nunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Utilities
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Contaminants Program
Supports northern contaminants research and monitoringNT, Nunavut, Yukon, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : February 6, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNorthwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Funding for small arts projects in the NWTNT, Nunavut, Yukon, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : August 31, 2024
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNorthwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Funding for short-term tourism training in NWTNT, Nunavut, Yukon, CanadaEligible 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
Other SupportClosedNunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Procurement
Bid adjustment for Nunavut businessesNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsNunavut, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Arts Program
Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in NunavutNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : February 20, 2026
Nunavut, Canada - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Financial and business support for businesses in NunavutNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- From $150,000 to $2,000,000
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 9, 2024
Nunavut, Canada 
Nunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 29 $
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsNunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNunavut Filmmakers Funding — Short Film Fund
Funding for emerging Nunavut short film projectsNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationTimeline- Closing date : May 17, 2024
Nunavut, Canada- Nunavut, CanadaEligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNunavut, Canada - Nunavut, CanadaEligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : May 1, 2023
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Nunavut, Canada - CanadaEligible 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 FundingClosed
POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program
Supports international polar research collaborationNT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, CanadaEligible 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 - NT, Nunavut, Yukon, CanadaEligible 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 - CanadaEligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateCanada - Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship
$10,000 scholarship for northern research studentsNT, Nunavut, Yukon, CanadaEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Funding for polar research and community activitiesNT, Nunavut, Yukon, CanadaEligible 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 - NT, Nunavut, Yukon, CanadaEligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Request for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut
Nunavut procurement opportunities with NNI rulesNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Closing date : May 17, 2024
Nunavut, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative
Support for marine safety and resupply infrastructureNL, NT, Nunavut, Quebec, CanadaEligible 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 FundingClosedSeltzer-Chan Pond Inlet Foundation — Community Grants
Community support funding for Pond InletNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsNunavut, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Entrepreneur Development Fund
Financing for business training and aftercare in NunavutKugluktuk, Nunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projectsBusiness BuyoutTimeline- Open Date : November 1, 2021
- Closing date : March 31, 2022
Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Funding to start or grow a business in NunavutNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Closing date : March 31, 2022
Nunavut, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in NunavutNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : November 1, 2021
- Closing date : March 31, 2022
Nunavut, Canada - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Summer Employment for Nunavut Students
Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summerNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Closing date : July 12, 2024
Nunavut, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport and enhancement of the food bank network
Support for Canada’s food bank networkNunavut, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsNunavut, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund
Supports community housing projects in NunavutNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Nunavut, Canada- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in NunavutNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Closing date : February 21, 2026
Nunavut, Canada - Nunavut, CanadaEligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNunavut, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Initiatives Funding
Supports community projects for youth crisis shelters and safe housing solutions.Nunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : May 9, 2025
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedKakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businessesNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 81% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationNunavut, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Funding for Inuit artists and craftspeople to buy essential toolsNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsNunavut, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Nunavut Entrepreneurship Incentive
Financial support for new entrepreneurs in NunavutNunavut, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsBusiness BuyoutNunavut, Canada