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NWT Business Incentive Policy
NT, Canada
Register for Northwest Territories bid advantage
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Other Support
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- Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
- Government of the Northwest Territories
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If your business operates in the Northwest Territories, you can register your business to gain a bid advantage for Northwest Territories contracts.
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This grant offers structured bid adjustments to enhance the competitiveness of local businesses in the government's procurement process. It provides incentives based on the contract value to support economic growth in the Northwest Territories.
- Bid adjustment for contracts up to $1 million: 15% for NWT businesses and an additional 5% for local businesses.
- Bid adjustment for contracts over $1 million: 15% for NWT businesses and 5% for local businesses on the first $1 million, and 1.5% for NWT businesses and 0.5% for local businesses on the amount exceeding $1 million.
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$ 20,000
Creating a community garden to promote local food production and education
$ 50,000
Opening a local bookstore specializing in Northern Canadian literature
$ 25,000
Developing an online platform to support local artisans and craftspeople
$ 50,000
Launching a cultural heritage center to preserve Indigenous knowledge and traditions
$ 75,000
Establishing a mobile medical clinic to serve remote communities
$ 60,000
Setting up a renewable energy co-op to increase local sustainable energy options
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The eligibility criteria for registering a company under the Business Incentive Policy (BIP) focus on ownership and residency requirements within the Northwest Territories (NWT).
- The company must be majority-owned (51% or higher) by residents of the NWT.
- The business owner(s) must have been residents of the NWT for the past 12 months.
- Documents required for registration include a copy of the owner's driver's license or a T2222 Northern residency tax form.
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The Business Incentive Policy (BIP) is open to companies with majority ownership (51% or more) within the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the business owners must have been residents within the NWT for the past 12 months.
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There are some types of companies that are not eligible for the Business Incentive Policy grant:
- Companies not owned and operated within the Northwest Territories.
- Companies where the majority ownership is not within the Northwest Territories (less than 51%).
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The Business Incentive Policy (BIP) grant does not specify eligible expenses.
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This grant is offered to businesses operating within a specific geographical area as defined by the funder. Eligible companies must be located in the designated regions to qualify for funding under this policy.
- Businesses that are owned and operated within the Northwest Territories (NWT), Canada.
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The Business Incentive Policy grant has evaluation and selection criteria. The criteria include:
- Majority ownership within the NWT (51%).
- Residency in the NWT for the past 12 months.
- Submission of required documents such as driver's license or T2222 Northern residency tax form.
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Here are the steps to apply for the Business Incentive Policy:
- Step 1: Review Eligibility and Requirements
- Ensure your business meets the eligibility requirements, including being majority-owned (51%) by NWT residents and having resided within NWT for the past 12 months.
- Gather necessary documentation such as a copy of your driver's license or T2222 Northern residency tax form.
- Step 2: Obtain Application Forms and Guidelines
- Download the BIP Application form and relevant appendices from the GNWT's website.
- Review the BIP Guidelines and Interpretive Bulletins to understand the nuances of the application process.
- Step 3: Complete Application Forms
- Fill out the BIP Application form thoroughly, ensuring all required information is included.
- Complete any additional statutory declarations or appendices required.
- Step 4: Contact Regional Economic Development Officer
- Reach out to your regional Economic Development Officer for guidance on completing the application and to confirm all necessary documents are prepared.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to the appropriate regional office via mail or in-person delivery.
- Ensure submission is done before any deadlines specified by the registry guidelines.
- Step 6: Await Confirmation
- Wait for confirmation of receiving your application from the Business Incentive Policy Monitoring Office or relevant department.
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Here are additional relevant details for the Business Incentive Policy:
- The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment maintains the official registry of approved BIP businesses.
- The Government's Contract Registry and Reporting System provides a comprehensive database of government contracts.
- Contact regional Economic Development Officers for guidance on the program.
- There are multiple interpretive bulletins available to clarify aspects of the BIP, such as subcontract agreements and bid adjustments.
- Physical addresses and contact information for regional offices are provided for in-person inquiries and submissions.
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bip@gov.nt.ca
(867)-872-8046
