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Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development - Northwest Territories - Canada
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Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development

Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada

Overview

Get a financial contribution to cover up to 90% of eligible costs when your Indigenous-led organization undertakes a project to expand your business in one of the 3 northern territories.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This program is aimed at supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses to establish or grow their operations. It focuses on enhancing economic opportunities and access to capital in Indigenous communities across the Northern territories.

  • Support for business plan development and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Provision of funding for business expansion and startup costs.
  • Facilitation of market research and feasibility studies for new business ventures.
  • Access to mentorship and advisory services to strengthen business acumen.
  • Development of training programs tailored to Indigenous business needs and skills enhancement.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous businesses seeking to establish or grow their operations, with support from regional Service Delivery Partners (SDPs) to facilitate access to capital and local economic opportunities in the northern territories of Canada.

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant:

  • Non-Indigenous businesses
  • Companies operating outside of the territories (Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon)
  • Businesses not focused on Indigenous entrepreneurship or development

Eligible expenses

The Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) Program aims to support the growth and establishment of Indigenous businesses. Activities eligible for this grant focus on enhancing business capacity and facilitating economic opportunities.

  • Business planning and management skills development.
  • Marketing and market development initiatives.
  • Access to business financing and capital resources.
  • Support for business infrastructure and technology adoption.
  • Training and mentorship programs for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies located in the territories served by CanNor's regional Service Delivery Partners (SDPs). It focuses on enhancing Indigenous entrepreneurship across specific Northern regions.

  • Businesses located in Nunavut (Qikiqtaaluk) under the Kakivak Association.
  • Enterprises in Nunavut (Kivalliq) within the Kivalliq Inuit Association region.
  • Companies based in the Northwest Territories served by the Metis Dene Development Fund.
  • Organizations in Yukon affiliated with däna Näye Ventures.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for potential applicants of the Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) Program:

  • The program may be delivered by regional Service Delivery Partners (SDPs), thereby increasing local and regional access to the program.
  • Applicants should connect with one of the CanNor approved SDPs for assistance with their project funding applications.

Contacts

operations@cannor.gc.ca
867-873-9341

Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development. 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 Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development?

Get a financial contribution to cover up to 90% of eligible costs when your Indigenous-led organization undertakes a project to expand your business in one of the 3 northern territories.

Who is eligible for the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development program?

To be eligible for the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development program, you must: The applicant must be an Indigenous entrepreneur or an Indigenous business. The business must be located in the Canadian territories. The project should aim to establish or grow Indigenous businesses.

What expenses are eligible under Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development?

This program is aimed at supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses to establish or grow their operations. It focuses on enhancing economic opportunities and access to capital in Indigenous communities across the Northern territories. Support for business plan development and strategic planning initiatives. Provision of funding for business expansion and startup costs. Facilitation of market research and feasibility studies for new business ventures. Access to mentorship and advisory services to strengthen business acumen. Development of training programs tailored to Indigenous business needs and skills enhancement.

Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development?

You can contact Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) by email at operations@cannor.gc.ca or by phone at 867-873-9341.

Where is the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development available?

The Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.

Is the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development?

Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development is funded by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Government of Canada

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