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Elliot Michael Brown Fund
Business support for young NWT entrepreneurs
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Opened June 1, 2026
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
The Elliot Michael Brown Fund provides $5,000 for individuals aged 18 to 35 in the Northwest Territories who are pursuing a business goal or idea. It supports entrepreneurship and community economic development expenses such as employment-related training, business materials, and travel outside the community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Entrepreneurship and community economic development activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Individuals residing in the Northwest Territories for at least the last 12 consecutive months.
- Individuals pursuing a business goal or idea.
Eligible expenses
- Expenses related to a business goal or idea.
- Employment-related training related to the business goal or idea.
- Items or materials for the business.
- Travel costs if training is outside the applicant's community.
How to apply
- Create a profile on the grant application portal.
- If your organization already exists in the portal and you do not have a user account, contact grants@ykcf.ca to have an account created and linked.
- Once logged in, click Apply in the navigation bar to access the grant application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee and Fund Advisors.
- After submission, Yellowknife Community Foundation staff conduct due diligence checks.
- As part of the review process, applicants may be contacted for further clarifying information.
- Applicants are notified in September, regardless of the funding decision.
- All successful grantees must submit a final report through the online portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Elliot Michael Brown Fund Program
What is the Elliot Michael Brown Fund?
The Elliot Michael Brown Fund provides $5,000 for individuals aged 18 to 35 in the Northwest Territories who are pursuing a business goal or idea. It supports entrepreneurship and community economic development expenses such as employment-related training, business materials, and travel outside the community.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is July 31, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Elliot Michael Brown Fund program?
To be eligible for the Elliot Michael Brown Fund program, you must:
Individuals between the ages of 18-35
Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least the last 12 consecutive months
Individuals pursuing a business goal or idea
What expenses are eligible under Elliot Michael Brown Fund?
Entrepreneurship and community economic development activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Elliot Michael Brown Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca.
Where is the Elliot Michael Brown Fund available?
The Elliot Michael Brown Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Elliot Michael Brown Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Elliot Michael Brown Fund is a Grant and Funding