Northwest Territories Grants & Funding
28 programs available in Northwest Territories
Grants in Northwest Territories come from two main sources: federal programs open to applicants across Canada, and provincial and territorial programs funded specifically for Northwest Territories. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing federal and Northwest Territories programs side by side rather than assuming one rules out the other. This page lists 28 open programs available to applicants in Northwest Territories, updated as programs open and close.
Funding in Northwest Territories spans small business financing, workforce training, research and innovation, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture. Each program sets its own eligibility around applicant type, sector, project stage and location, and most grants are non-repayable — always confirm the funding type and deadline on the individual program before you apply.
Use this page to shortlist Northwest Territories grants worth pursuing: open any program to see funding amounts, eligibility criteria, deadlines and how to apply, then focus your effort on the programs that are currently open and match your organization.
AccelerateIP
Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
Get support for your intellectual property
AgriInvest
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
AgriStability
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Insurance to protect farming operations
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Community Futures Association (NWTCFA)
Due Mar 31
Loans and counselling in N.W.T
Economic Development Officers
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Business support services in N.W.T.
ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Mar 31
Tools to manage and leverage Intellectual Properties (IP)
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Mar 31
Information Technology (IT) professionals arriving in Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories
Support for work experience projects
Métis-Dene Development Fund
Métis-Dene Development Fund
Financing for NWT businesses
NGO Stabilization Fund
Government of Northwest Territories
Due Feb 13
Funding for NGOs delivering essential services in NWT
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Due Oct 3
Support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Northwest Territories Nominee Program — Employer Support
Government of the Northwest Territories
Due Nov 24
Assistance to hire newcomer workers in the NWT
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Subsidies for food and essentials in the North
NWT Business Incentive Policy
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Bid adjustments in the Northwest Territories
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Funding and counceling for self-employment in NWT
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Due Mar 31
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Funding for seminars and tradeshows for NWT businesses
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Community Economic Development
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Funding for economic initiatives in the NWT
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Funding for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Funding for micro-businesses in the N.W.T.
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Funding for strategic sector research in the NWT
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Funding for capital purchases in the NWT
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Mar 31
Funding to grow your business in the NWT
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Due Jan 14
Funding for tourism businesses in the N.W.T.
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for Canada
Due Jun 22
Interns and subsidies for startups and SMEs
Grants in Northwest Territories: Common Questions
What government grants are available in Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories applicants can access both federal grants offered across Canada and provincial or territorial programs funded specifically for Northwest Territories. They span business financing, workforce training, research, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture — this page brings the currently open programs together in one place.
Are there both federal and provincial grants in Northwest Territories?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide and are open to eligible Northwest Territories applicants, while Northwest Territories's own programs target local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing them together.
Who can apply for grants in Northwest Territories?
Eligibility depends on the program. Grants target specific applicant types — small businesses, nonprofits and charities, Indigenous-owned enterprises, municipalities and researchers — and set rules around sector, project stage and location. Each program page lists its exact criteria.
Do you have to repay grants in Northwest Territories?
Most government grants in Northwest Territories are non-repayable, unlike loans. Some funding is offered as repayable contributions or a mix of grant and loan, so always check the funding type and terms on the individual program before applying.
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