CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit

This grant offers distinctive financing modalities to accommodate the unique needs of not-for-profit organizations, enabling them to enact initiatives that align with the fund’s objectives.

• Non-repayable contributions for up to 90% of eligible costs for not-for-profit organizations.

The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. Eligible applicants include businesses, not-for-profit organizations, community economic development partners, and Indigenous-led organizations.

• Businesses, including co-operatives
• Not-for-profit organizations and community economic development partners
• Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses

Who is eligible?

Eligible types of companies for the Jobs and Growth Fund grant include businesses, co-operatives, and not-for-profit organizations. Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses are also strongly encouraged to apply.

• Businesses
• Co-operatives
• Not-for-profit organizations and community economic development partners

Eligible expenses

The Jobs and Growth Fund covers a range of eligible expenses including support for the transition to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, preserving competitiveness through digital adoption, and strengthening capacity in critical sectors. Eligible expenses may include but are not limited to:

• Development and adoption of clean technology
• Planning and driving sustainable economic growth
• Catalyzing the development of green regional clusters
• Supporting underrepresented groups in the economy
• Building more inclusive and equitable workforce
• Investing in digital and technological solutions to increase business productivity
• Supporting scale-up and market expansion activities
• Adapting and diversifying supply chains in critical sectors

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specific to the territories as it is administered by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). The funding targets organizations located within the territories to promote regional growth and sustainability.

• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Jobs and Growth Fund grant:

• Relevance of the project to the objectives and eligible activities of the fund.
• Demonstrated need for funding and potential economic impact.
• Credibility of the applicant's business plan or project proposal.
• Capacity and capability of the applicant to successfully implement the project.