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Browse Open ProgramsHelps micro businesses get money to buy tools and equipment for their work. Provides up to $6,000 over three years.
Funding for micro and small businesses to support various activities including startup, business expansion, market and product development, capacity building, and operational costs. Specific support is available for traditional arts and crafts, prospecting, tourism, renewable resources, and general self-employment activities, with funding up to $25,000. Additionally, specialized funding streams for film and media projects can offer up to $10,000 for development and up to $25,000 per category per fiscal year for production, distribution, promotion, and special partnerships.
Business Size: small, micro
Industries: arts and crafts, film and media, prospecting, tourism, renewable resources, self-employment
Region: Northwest Territories (NWT), Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith, Inuvik
Other Criteria: NWT residents, NWT businesses, Meet equity requirements (30% of project costs for Group 1 communities including Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith, Inuvik; 20% for all other NWT communities), Sweat equity accepted in certain circumstances, Demonstrate proficiency in the film and media sector (for film stream, e.g., degree/certificate, award-winning production, credited professional role, documented industry experience, or NWT Professional Media Association membership)
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This program is available to small, micro businesses in arts and crafts, film and media, prospecting industries located in Northwest Territories (NWT), Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith, Inuvik.
This program offers funding up to $25,000 (minimum $6,000).
The application deadline is March 31, 2026.
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