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NWT Business Incentive Policy

Register for Northwest Territories bid advantage
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada

Overview

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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 15% of project cost
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
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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.

Who is not eligible

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%).

Eligible expenses

The Business Incentive Policy (BIP) grant does not specify eligible expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Additional information

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.

Contacts

bip@gov.nt.ca
(867)-872-8046

Frequently Asked Questions about the NWT Business Incentive Policy Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the NWT Business Incentive Policy. 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 NWT Business Incentive Policy?

If your business operates in the Northwest Territories, you can register your business to gain a bid advantage for Northwest Territories contracts.

How much funding can be received?

NWT Business Incentive Policy Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the NWT Business Incentive Policy program?

To be eligible for the NWT Business Incentive Policy program, you must: Majority ownership within the NWT (51%). Must have been a resident within the NWT for the past 12 months. Required to provide a copy of driver's license or T2222 Northern residency tax form.

Who can I contact for more information about the NWT Business Incentive Policy?

You can contact Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) by email at bip@gov.nt.ca or by phone at (867)-872-8046.

Where is the NWT Business Incentive Policy available?

The NWT Business Incentive Policy program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.

Is the NWT Business Incentive Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NWT Business Incentive Policy is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the NWT Business Incentive Policy?

NWT Business Incentive Policy is funded by Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)

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