What grants and funding can a small business in the Northwest Territories get?
Updated August 2026 · 32 programs verified
32 verified funding programs are open to Northwest Territories small businesses right now: 6 grants and rebates, 25 loans and financing programs, and 1 other support. They range from Canada-wide federal programs to Northwest Territories-specific ones. Every record shows what it's worth, who qualifies, the official source, and the date we last checked it. Verified as recently as 5 days ago.
- 32
- open right now
- 13
- Canada-wide
- 5
- Northwest Territories-wide
- 14
- for specific owner groups
Northwest Territories-wide
Northwest Territories-wide and regional programs
Some serve one region or sector; each card says who it's for.
Community Futures Program Northwest Territories
Up to $200,000
Access community-backed capital and expert counseling to launch or expand your enterprise in the Northwest Territories.
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Up to $25,000
This territorial program helps NWT entrepreneurs fund start-ups, expansion, and market development.
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Up to $30,000
This territorial program helps NWT businesses lower the cost of borrowing for major equipment or facility upgrades.
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Prosper NWT — Term Loans
Up to $5,000,000
Secure the capital you need to expand, buy assets, or launch new projects in the Northwest Territories with flexible term loans tailored to your…
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments
Up to $75,000
This program helps Northwest Territories businesses make large strategic investments that boost local employment and economic activity.
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Canada-wide
Federal programs Northwest Territories businesses can use
Community Futures Network of Canada
Tap into a network of 267 non-profit offices across Canada that provide small business loans, training, and local support to help rural and remote…
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BDC Financing — Certified Green Building Loan
Up to 100% of costs
Secure the capital you need to buy, build, or renovate a property with the goal of earning top-tier environmental certifications like LEED or Zero…
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Canada Small Business Financing Program
Up to $1,150,000
This program makes it easier to get a business loan by having the government share the lending risk with your bank or credit union.
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BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Up to $350,000
Access flexible online financing from Canada's federal Crown corporation bank. Use these funds to scale operations, hire staff, or upgrade equipment…
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BDC Financing — Commercial Real Estate Loan
This BDC commercial real estate loan helps established Canadian businesses acquire, expand, or renovate their premises.
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BDC Financing — Start-up
Up to $150,000
BDC Start-up Financing provides the capital you need to turn your business plan into reality.
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BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan
Secure the cash you need for inventory, hiring, or daily operations without draining your current funds.
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BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Up to 125% of costs
Secure the machinery, vehicles, or tech you need to scale operations. BDC offers flexible loan terms including interest-only periods and long…
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Technology Equipment Loan (BDC)
Secure the capital you need for digital infrastructure, IT equipment, and cybersecurity upgrades.
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Rise — Small Business Lending
$500–$10,000
Rise offers flexible micro-loans to help you build your business when traditional financing is out of reach.
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Food and Beverage Industry Financing (FCC)
Access tailored financing from Farm Credit Canada to build, expand, or equip your food and beverage operation anywhere in Canada.
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Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund
This funding stream under the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund helps Northern agriculture and food businesses build a strong territorial…
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Futurpreneur Canada Side Hustle
Up to $25,000
Launch or scale your side business while keeping your day job. You get access to capital, expert mentoring, and planning tools to build your venture…
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Specific owner groups
Programs for women, Indigenous, young and newcomer founders
These 14 programs are open only to specific owner groups, like women, Indigenous, young or newcomer founders. Worth a look if that's you.
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
This NIEOP stream provides project-based contributions to help Indigenous entrepreneurs in the territories launch or expand their operations.
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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital
Up to $99,999
Secure non-repayable equity funding to start, expand, or acquire your business. This federal program supports Indigenous entrepreneurs through local…
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BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
Up to $50,000
Designed for new immigrants, this BDC loan helps you build your business and establish credit in Canada, even if you lack a strong local credit…
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BDC Financing — Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan
Up to $350,000
Access flexible capital for equipment, technology, or expansion with a loan tailored to diverse leaders.
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BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Up to $350,000
Access flexible financing from Canada's federal Crown-corporation bank to help you scale operations or modernize your business.
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Métis-Dene Development Fund
Access capital for equipment, expansion, or working capital through a mix of loans and equity contributions designed specifically for Métis and Dene…
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Black Entrepreneurship Program – Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
$25,000–$250,000
This federal loan program provides essential financing to help Black entrepreneurs scale their operations, modernize their tools, and capture new…
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Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Startup Program (IESP)
Up to $75,000
Secure the funding and guidance you need to turn your vision into a thriving business. This program provides up to $75,000 in financing alongside up…
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Young Entrepreneur Loan (Farm Credit Canada)
Up to $2,000,000
Secure the capital you need to launch or expand your agricultural or food-related venture with a flexible loan tailored for young entrepreneurs.
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Women Entrepreneur Program (Farm Credit Canada)
Access lower-cost capital and valuable skill development resources designed specifically for women in agriculture, agribusiness, and food.
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Futurpreneur Canada Core Entrepreneur Startup Program for Students
Up to $75,000
Futurpreneur Canada helps young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 turn their ideas into reality with flexible financing and dedicated mentorship.
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Futurpreneur Canada Core Start-Up Program
Up to $75,000
Secure startup capital and expert guidance to turn your business idea into reality. This program pairs financing with mentorship to help young…
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Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer Program
Up to $25,000
Get the capital and guidance you need to start a business in Canada. This program pairs up to $25,000 in financing with dedicated mentorship,…
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Futurpreneur Canada Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
Up to $75,000
Secure equity-free funding and expert guidance to turn your vision into a thriving business.
Checked 5 days ago
Decision guide
Which program should you start with?
- You want money you don't repay →
- Start with the 4 grants and rebates on this page — sorted by cap in the table above.
- You can repay and need bigger capital →
- 14 loans and financing programs serve Northwest Territories, up to $1,150,000 on record. A loan is never dressed up as a grant here.
- Not sure where to start →
- The free 2-minute fit check matches your business, city and project to this list and shows what may fit.
Frequently asked questions
How many funding programs are open to Northwest Territories small businesses right now?
32 verified programs are open as of our latest checks: 13 Canada-wide, 5 Northwest Territories-wide and 14 open only to specific owner groups. Programs open and close through the year, so every record shows the date we last verified it.
Are these grants or loans?
Both, clearly labelled. Of the 32 open programs, 6 are grants or rebates you don't repay and 25 are loans or financing you do repay. The remaining one is a mixed grant-and-loan program. A loan is never dressed up as a grant. Every card says which it is.
Who decides whether my business gets approved?
Each program's administrator, never us. BBN Labs is an independent Canadian company, not a government agency. We verify and explain the programs, and applying through the official program site is always free.
Closed right now · re-checked weekly
Programs close and reopen on their own cycles. These Northwest Territories programs are closed at our last weekly check — each page shows what the program offered, what may replace it, and a reopen alert you can join.
Sources
Every record on this page links its official source. The programs above are verified with:
- 1. bdc.ca · 10 programs
- 2. futurpreneur.ca · 6 programs
- 3. iti.gov.nt.ca · 4 programs
- 4. fcc-fac.ca · 3 programs
- 5. cannor.gc.ca · 2 programs
- 6. communityfuturescanada.ca · 1 program
- 7. ised-isde.canada.ca · 1 program
- 8. risehelps.ca · 1 program
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Answer-first guides for the programs on this page: what pays, what's excluded, and how to apply without losing the funding.
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