Programs for businesses in Nunavut. Federal programs open to Nunavut businesses are on the Federal page. 43 open or upcoming, 46 listed.
SeedPort tracks 43 open or upcoming funding programs for businesses in Nunavut: 26 grants, 6 loans, 5 service programs, 4 wage subsidies, and other support. The most common uses are business expansion, advisory, capital / equipment. Use the search and activity filter below, open any program for its amount, deadline and eligibility, and confirm details on the official page before you apply.
Program name
Province
Max funding
Status
Action
Atuqtuarvik Corporation FinancingLoans and equity investments ranging from $150,000 to $3,000,000 for Inuit-owned businesses, supporting start-up, expansion and acquisition of commercially viable projects that create benefits for Inuit people. Nunavut
Loan up to $3,000,000
Open
Nunavut
Loan up to $250,000
Open
Build Communities Strong FundFunding to build, modernize, or improve local public infrastructure and community spaces that spur economic growth, create skilled trades jobs, and attract investment through reliable public assets. Delivered through… Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Open
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario
Open
Creative Content Development FundGrants of up to three $7,500 awards per project to develop creative content for film, television and/or digital media in Nunavut. Funds may cover rights acquisition, research fees and materials, script editing, writing… Nunavut
Up to $22,500
Open
Economic Opportunity FundGrant funding of up to $10,000 for tourism-based businesses in the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut to purchase new equipment, safety gear, and undertake marketing initiatives. Grants can be combined with other funding for… Nunavut
Up to $10,000
Open
Grant for Nunavut EmployersGrant for registered Nunavut-based employers to provide training or professional development to Nunavummiut, leading to a new position, a promotion, increased pay within the organization, or regular employment. Nunavut
Open
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Up to $6,000,000
Open
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Up to $6,000,000
Open
Innovation Advisors (Nunavut)Free one-on-one advisory service where Innovation Advisors, former entrepreneurs with private and public sector networks, help innovators developing a new product, technology or process find the right government… Nunavut
Open
Inuktut Versioning FundFunding for the versioning of existing programming of relevance to Nunavut into Inuktut, either Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun. Nunavut
Up to $20,000
Open
Kitikmeot Community FuturesAccess loans, term loans, counselling and planning assistance to start or grow a business in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut. Also provides business counselling, technical assistance, business planning and monitoring… Nunavut
Open
Kivalliq Business Development CentreAccess loan funds and assistance to develop your business activities and community-based projects, including term loans, guarantees/bid bonds, startup and capital funds, lines of credit, and business counselling and… Nunavut
Open
Makigiaqvik LoansLoan of up to $50,000 at a fixed 8.5% interest rate for Inuit-owned businesses in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut to start or expand a business, including advice and guidance. Nunavut
Loan up to $50,000
Open
Market Endowment ProgramProvides individual producers in Nunavut with up to $5,000 to attend international markets, co-production conferences or forums, covering registration, travel, accommodation, per diems and promotional materials. Nunavut
Up to $5,000
Open
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Open
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Open
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives FundFunding for Northern agriculture and food businesses and communities to build a strong territorial food industry and help reduce food insecurity in the territories using practical approaches. Supports equipment… Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Open
Nunavut
Loan up to $5,000,000
Open
Nunavut Business Investment FundAccess contributions for your business with anticipated economic development outcomes to cover expansion or start-up costs, including completing a financing package for a major expansion or start-up in a strategic… Nunavut
Open
Nunavut Mine Training FundFunding for training programs in mining and related activities to develop, coordinate and execute initiatives that prepare Nunavummiut trainees for employment in the mining sector. Nunavut
Open
Nunavut Prospector's ProgramProvides up to $8,000 per year to cover basic expenses such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, food allowance in the field, assistant wages, prospecting supplies and mineral assay costs while exploring for new mineral… Nunavut
Up to $8,000
Open
Nunavut Spend Incentive ProgramA rebate for production companies on total eligible costs of production goods and services purchased and consumed in Nunavut, available where spending on Nunavut-consumed goods and services exceeds $25,000. Spending… Nunavut
27% of costs
Open
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy programSubsidy program providing access to subsidies for residents in isolated northern communities, small northern retailers, suppliers, food banks, charitable organizations and local growers. Registered retailers and… Federal
Open
Private Sector Inuktut Support ProgramFunding to help private sector organizations in Nunavut improve compliance with the requirements of the Inuit Languages Protection Act, covering signage, advertising, translation, Inuktut reception services, staff… Nunavut
Open
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Open
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)Funding to help SMEs scale up, meet industry standards, and pursue opportunities with major defence contractors to meet current or future needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, NATO or an allied country. Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Open
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (CanNor)Financial assistance to SMEs directly or indirectly affected by trade disruptions, including new tariffs imposed by the U.S. or China or Canadian countermeasures. Funds can be used to improve productivity, reduce costs… Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Open
Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon
Up to $2,000,000
Open
Request for Tenders/Proposals — NunavutAccess to a listing of Government of Nunavut open tenders for goods and services, including currently open, unawarded and already awarded tenders, so companies can find opportunities they are qualified for. Nunavut
Open
Short Film FundProvides up to $25,000 for emerging Nunavut filmmakers to participate in a mentored short film program, covering the cost of mentoring services from an established industry professional to help plan development… Nunavut
Up to $25,000
Open
Sivummut Grants to Small BusinessesGrants of up to $25,000 for pre-start-up, start-up, and business expansion for Inuit-owned businesses in Nunavut's Qikiqtani Region, which can be combined with a business loan. Additional training support is available. Nunavut
Up to $25,000
Open
Small Tool GrantsGrant providing Inuit artists and craftspeople in the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut with up to $2,500 for the purchase of tools and supplies, including up to $1,000 for carving tools and up to $2,500 for sewing machines. Nunavut
Up to $2,500
Open
Story Telling FundContribution of up to $7,500 to cover the cost of a variety of self-distancing type activities for TV, film and digital media production, with additional bonus funds for Inuktut language, original production and… Nunavut
Up to $7,500
Open
Summer Employment for Nunavut StudentsWage subsidy for employers to hire and train Nunavut students over 15 years old during the summer months, giving students work experience and income to support their next school year. Nunavut
50% of costs
Open
The Learning FundProvides up to $10,000 covering up to 75% of eligible costs for Nunavut-based production companies or individuals at all experience levels to access professional-level film training such as film camps, coordinated… Nunavut
Up to $10,000
Open
Training Assistance ProgramA Nunavut program providing subsidies to support training for apprentices, unemployed workers and under-skilled workers. The listing contains no further detail on amounts, eligibility or process. Nunavut
Open
Training Assistance Program — NunavutWage subsidy to hire unemployed, under-skilled workers or apprentices, paired with training of up to 52 weeks delivered on the job site, at an institution or training provider, or a combination of both. Nunavut
50% of costs
Open
Venture for Canada - Internship ProgramWage subsidies covering up to $7,000 per student, per term for startups and SMEs to hire interns from Canadian universities and colleges. Employers based exclusively in Ontario are not eligible for internship funding. Federal
Up to $7,000
Open
AccelerateIPProgram providing innovative startups with education, skills development and financial support to develop, implement and leverage intellectual property, delivered in three streams (education and awareness; mentorship… British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Up to $60,000
Closed
Targeted Labour Market ProgramFunding for employers, institutions, or training providers of up to one year to enable Nunavut-based education and/or training for occupations or skills that will help employ Nunavummiut now or in the future. Nunavut
Closed
