Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Grow your Inuit-owned tourism business in the Qikiqtani Region with up to $10,000 in non-repayable grant funding for equipment, safety gear, or marketing.
“Up to $10,000 in grant funding is available each eligible applicant and project.”
From the official program page
Before you spend a dollar
Confirm if approval must precede spending on the official page; grants typically require prior approval.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, 2-minute read on whether this program fits your business. No obligation.
Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You own an Inuit-owned tourism business in Grise Fiord, Resolute Bay, Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, or Pangnirtung.
- You need funding specifically for new equipment, safety gear, or marketing initiatives.
- You are ready to submit a PDF application to the Kakivak Association Business Services Department.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are not Inuit-owned or your business is not located in one of the six specified Qikiqtani Region communities.
- Your business is not tourism-based, such as general retail or construction unrelated to tourism.
- You need funds for purposes other than equipment, safety gear, or marketing.
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $10,000 per eligible applicant and project.
What may be supported
- New equipment for tourism operations
- Safety gear for staff or customers
- Marketing initiatives to promote tourism services
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must complete a PDF application form and submit it to the Kakivak Association Business Services Department.
- 01Verify your eligibility as an Inuit-owned tourism business in one of the six specified communities.
- 02Download the application form (PDF) from the Kakivak Association website.
- 03Complete the application form with details on your proposed equipment, safety gear, or marketing initiatives.
- 04Submit the completed application to the Kakivak Association Business Services Department.
- 05Confirm payment mechanics and approval timing on the official page before starting any work.
Who to ask: Kakivak Association Business Services — kakivak.ca
Before you apply
Your application will likely need written quotes
Programs like this usually ask for written estimates for the work before they approve anything, and some require as many as three. BBN Labs works with you on this: we prepare a quote for the work this program funds — scope, costs and timelines you can put straight into your application. Free, no obligation.
Get my quote for this program →Documents commonly required
- Completed application form (PDF)
- Proof of Inuit ownership
- Proof of business location in one of the six specified communities
- Details of proposed equipment, safety gear, or marketing initiatives
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN coordinates qualified suppliers for your new tourism equipment and safety gear, so your upgrade lands ready for the season.
- BBN builds a high-converting website and online booking system so visitors can find and reserve your tours instantly.
- BBN runs targeted digital marketing campaigns that put your Arctic experiences in front of travelers actively searching for Nunavut adventures.
- BBN sets up a Google Business Profile and review system, designed to build trust and help guests find you.
- BBN keeps your paperwork complete and current, so when you are ready to apply nothing holds the application back.
What to know before you count on it
- The grant is selective and competitive; not all eligible applicants receive funding.
- Funding is capped at $10,000 per applicant and project, and the fund is competitive — a strong quote-backed budget helps.
- Payment mechanics are not stated; confirm if funds are paid upfront or upon completion on the official page.
- Grants are generally taxable income; ask your accountant.
What are your odds?
Selection is discretionary and competitive; success depends on meeting eligibility and the strength of your proposal relative to other applicants.
Frequently asked questions
Is the grant repayable?
No, it is a non-repayable grant.
What is the exact maximum amount?
Up to $10,000 per eligible applicant and project, per the official program page.
When can I apply?
The program is ongoing, but confirm current intake dates on the official page.
How is the grant paid?
Payment mechanics are not stated; confirm if funds are paid upfront or upon completion on the official page.
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What you can combine it with
You may be eligible for other Kakivak programs such as business start-up or expansion support; check the official page for stacking rules.
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated ; last verified today with the official source. Source: official program page.