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Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 81% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Nunavut, Canada
Overview
The Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses program provides up to $25,000 in total non-repayable funding per Inuit-owned business to support pre-startup, startup and expansion stages. Eligible activities include business pre-start costs (up to $5,000), business startup (up to $10,000), and business expansion (up to $10,000), with additional support available for training to run the business.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 81% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Nunavut
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching a new Inuit-owned small business.
- Carrying out pre-start-up work to prepare a new business (such as initial planning and set-up activities).
- Expanding an existing Inuit-owned small business.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Inuit-owned small businesses
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of small sculpting tools.
- Purchase of sewing machines.
- Purchase of new equipment for the business.
- Purchase of safety equipment (safety gear).
- Expenses related to marketing initiatives (promotion, visibility of the company or its services).
Eligible geographic areas
- Inuit-owned businesses located in the Qikiqtani Region.
Additional information
- Business Development Officers are available to provide advice and guidance related to Sivummut Grants.
- Kakivak’s Business Services Department aims to help create viable and successful Inuit-owned businesses that generate employment in their communities.
- Sivummut Grants may be used in combination with Makigiaqvik Loans as part of a broader financing package.
- A PDF version of the Sivummut Grant application form is available from Kakivak Association.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses?
The Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses program provides up to $25,000 in total non-repayable funding per Inuit-owned business to support pre-startup, startup and expansion stages. Eligible activities include business pre-start costs (up to $5,000), business startup (up to $10,000), and business expansion (up to $10,000), with additional support available for training to run the business.
How much funding can be received?
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses Funds up to 81% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses program?
To be eligible for the Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses program, you must:
Business must be Inuit owned.
Business located in the Qikiqtani Region.
Funding must support business start-up or expansion.
What expenses are eligible under Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses?
Launching a new Inuit-owned small business.
Carrying out pre-start-up work to prepare a new business (such as initial planning and set-up activities).
Expanding an existing Inuit-owned small business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses?
You can contact Kakivak Association or by phone at 867-979-0911.
Where is the Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses available?
The Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses program is available the province of Nunavut.
Is the Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses is a Grant and Funding