Grant

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Micro-business

Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment · Northwest Territories

OpenGeneralTourism & CultureMining
Funding
Up to $6,000
Up to $6,000
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME

Overview

Micro businesses in the Northwest Territories can get funding of up to $6,000 over three years for the purchase of tools, equipment, traditional harvesting activities, and other self-employment activities.

Who can apply

  • Micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories engaged in arts and crafts, the traditional economy, film making, prospecting or other self-employment activities.
  • Specific eligibility criteria not detailed on listing - verify on program website.
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What it can pay for

Capital / EquipmentBusiness Expansion

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 11, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.