Nunavut business funding directory

16 territorial, regional and local funding programs open to Nunavut businesses, plus 301 available Canada-wide. 12 of the 16 are open today. Updated October 28, 2026.

Updated Oct 28, 2026

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317programs are listed for a business in Nunavut: 16 from Nunavut and 301 Canada-wide. 4 of Nunavut’s 16 are for one region only. Pick yours and the list keeps what applies to you.

  1. 4For one region: pick yours
  2. 5Anywhere in Nunavut
  3. 7Shared with other provinces or territories
  4. 301Canada-wide

317programs listed for Nunavut

16 Nunavut programs

  1. Open now in Nunavut

    12Across Nunavut or its region
  2. Kakivak Association - Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)Grants up to $10,000 for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani Region communities near National Parks for marketing, branding, or startup costs.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantQikiqtani (Baffin)Kakivak AssociationUp to $10K/yrYear-round
  3. Kivalliq Inuit Association: Business Development Fund (BDF)Grants from $1,000 to $25,000 for Inuit-owned businesses in Kivalliq region to start or grow operations across all sectors.GrantKivalliq, NunavutKivalliq Inuit Association (Business Development Fund; formerly delivered by Kivalliq Partners in Development)Up to $25KYear-round
  4. Grant for Nunavut Employers (GNE)Nunavut employers are reimbursed two-thirds of eligible training costs per trainee when the training leads to a better job.GrantNunavutGovernment of Nunavut, Department of Family Services (Career Development Division)Year-round
  5. Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC) - Small Business Support Program$5,000–$25,000 grants for Baffin region small businesses to fund marketing, branding, equipment, or general capital needs.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantQikiqtani (Baffin)Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (delivered by BBDC for Baffin region)$5K–$100KYear-round
  6. Nunavut Business Credit Corporation (NBCC) LoansThe territorial lender of last resort for Nunavut businesses, offering loans and guarantees from about $150,000 up to a legislated ceiling of $5 million. It exists for businesses the chartered banks will not serve, so you have to show either that a bank will not lend to you on reasonable terms or that there is no bank in your community, and security is mandatory. Sole proprietors, partnerships and co-operatives can apply, not just incorporated companies.LoanNunavutNunavut Business Credit Corporation$150K–$5MOpen now
  7. Nunavut Strategic Investments Program: Business Investment Fund$50K-$150K non-repayable for Nunavut-resident-majority-owned businesses to start or expand in strategic sectors; planning, training, capital.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Startups and growing businessesGrantNunavutGovernment of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation$50K–$150KYear-round
  8. Kakivak Association - Sivummut Grants to Small BusinessesGrants up to $25,000 for Inuit-owned businesses in Nunavut for pre-startup, startup, or expansion activities.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantQikiqtani (Baffin)Kakivak AssociationUp to $25K total per businessYear-round
  9. Atuqtuarvik Corporation: Inuit Business FinancingLarge-ticket debt and equity financing of $150K–$3M for commercially viable, Inuit-owned businesses in Nunavut generating community benefits.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanNunavutAtuqtuarvik Corporation (100% Inuit-owned, created by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and Nunavut Trust)$150K–$3MYear-round
  10. CanNor: Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) FundFood and agriculture businesses in Yukon, NWT and Nunavut can take a project to a CanNor regional office under one of three northern food-system streams.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associationsGrantThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), with CED and ACOANot publishedYear-round
  11. Build Communities Strong Fund: Local Impact Stream (CanNor delivery)CanNor funds building or improving community infrastructure in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Yukon, normally up to $1 million a project. A business can only reach it by partnering: for-profits are considered only when an eligible recipient supports the project and the community benefit is broad.GrantThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Up to $1MYear-round
  12. CanNor NIEOP: Entrepreneurship and Business DevelopmentGrants from $5K to $250K for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Nunavut, NWT, and Yukon; business plans, marketing, and ventures. Most SDP-delivered awards (Yukon, NWT, Qikiqtani) are capped at $99,999.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, individuals and Indigenous organizationsGrantThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Up to 90% rateYear-round
  13. Canada's Total Mom PitchOne mom-identifying woman founder wins a $50,000 package: $10,000 in cash and $40,000 in curated business services, consulting and strategic support. The Top 100 semi-finalists receive webinars and a national media campaign but no money.Award12 provinces and territoriesTotal Mom Inc.$10K–$50KOpen now

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  15. Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)Non-repayable equity contributions: $10K-$50K for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs (up to $99,999), or up to $250K for community businesses.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideIndigenous Services CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  16. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)Up to $1M in R&D funding for SMEs, accessed through an NRC industrial technology advisor relationship; typical first-time award $75K-$200K.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideNational Research Council Canada$75K-$1M typical (up to $10M)Year-round
  17. Futurpreneur Canada Startup ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $75,000 for first-time entrepreneurs aged 18–39, including mandatory mentorship and access to Futurpreneur's national community.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $75KYear-round
  18. Canada Small Business Financing ProgramLoans from $1,000 to $1.15M for small business capital equipment, facilities, working capital, or startup launch; average loan $294K.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1.15MYear-round
  19. Amber Grant for Women$10,000 monthly grant for women-owned businesses, plus a $50,000 year-end grant (3 selected in December, announced in January); no business plan required.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideWomensNet$10K monthly · $50K year-endOpen now
  20. Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Up to $3M non-repayable for tariff-hit SMEs: up to $2M liquidity support plus up to $1M for pivot projects, each covering up to 50% of costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (via 7 Regional Development Agencies)Up to $3MYear-round
  21. Black Opportunity Fund: Black Entrepreneur ProgramWho can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideBlack Opportunity Fund, delivered with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (funded by CIBC and the CIBC Foundation)Up to $2,000 per calendar yearYear-round
  22. Black Entrepreneurship ProgramThe federal programme behind the Loan Fund (up to $250,000 for Black-led businesses) and the Ecosystem Fund (capacity funding for Black-led business organizations).Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  23. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)Wage subsidy covering 50% of a student's wages, up to $5,000 per placement, for STEM and business co-ops hired through an approved SWPP delivery partner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development CanadaUp to $5KYear-round
  24. ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants$25K-$1.5M for CRA-registered charities and non-profits working on ScotiaRISE's four pillars; Education, Employment, Community Needs & Cohesion, and Resilient Economy.Who can apply: Non-profits and charitiesGrantCanada-wideScotiabank$25K–$1.5MYear-round
  25. Innovative Solutions CanadaUp to $1M to solve a federal department's posted R&D challenge; Phase 1 prototype, Phase 2 product.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1MOpen now
  26. Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)$200K-$1.5M for competitive defence R&D projects in technology, engineering, or manufacturing; most first-time applicants target Component 1a.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, individuals, colleges and universities and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideDepartment of National DefenceUp to $6.75MCloses Oct 291 day
  27. Canada Summer JobsWage subsidy for 6 to 16 week summer youth jobs at $2,400–$5,800 per position; covers up to 100% of the minimum wage for non-profits and up to 50% for small businesses and public employers.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development Canada50% to 100% of minimum wageCloses Dec 336 days
  28. Mitacs AccelerateMitacs pays 50% of a graduate intern's R&D project ($15K per 4- or 6-month unit, $20K for postdoctoral fellows) when paired with industry.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15K per unit; $20K postdocYear-round
  29. Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and CreateUp to $75,000 per application (maximum $150,000 per calendar year) for Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations to create new artistic work.Who can apply: Non-profits, individuals and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideCanada Council for the ArtsUp to $75KYear-round
  30. BDC Growth & Transition CapitalCustomized mezzanine, cash flow, and quasi-equity financing from BDC Capital for growth, acquisitions, or ownership transitions without diluting ownership.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBDC Capital$250,000 to $35MYear-round
  31. Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur ProgramFunds student and postdoc entrepreneurs up to $15,000 per 4-month unit to commercialize their incorporated startup's core technology at an approved incubator.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15,000Year-round
  32. BDC Small Business LoanLoans from $10,000 to $350,000 for established small businesses with 24+ months revenue, no collateral required; personal guarantee only.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Up to $350KYear-round
  33. Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)Loans up to $50,000 for women-led businesses through four ISED delivery organizations, each with its own fees, security and eligibility.Who can apply: Individuals. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Up to $50KYear-round
  34. Canada Media Fund$15,000-$2,000,000 recoupable equity investment for TV, digital, and interactive media production; non-repayable for development and IDM prototyping.Who can apply: For-profit businessesSupport programCanada-wideCanada Media Fund (CMF)$15K–$2MYear-round
  35. Startup Global Pitch CompetitionRegional pitch competitions across Canada with $1,000 to $30,000 prizes for winners advancing to national finals.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideStartup CanadaUp to $30KOpen now
  36. Futurpreneur Side Hustle ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $20,000 for young entrepreneurs starting a business while keeping a full-time income outside it. Includes mentorship.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $25KYear-round
  37. WEOC National Loan ProgramUp to $50,000 for women-owned businesses Canada-wide; no minimum credit score, startup-eligible, funds within 10 business days via regional Loan Fund Partners.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideWomen's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)Up to $50,000Year-round
  38. BDC StrongNorth Fund$1M-$15M equity for early-stage Canadian deep-tech with defence/dual-use applications; AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced systems.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital)$1M–$15MYear-round
  39. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)Federal funding for not-for-profits, Indigenous organizations and small municipalities running community events, worth up to $100,000 per event a year.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantCanada-wideCanadian HeritageUp to $100K/eventCloses Nov 1215 days
  40. See all 211 programs open across Canada

  41. Not open right now in Nunavut

    4Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  42. CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North)Up to 50% repayable for for-profit SMEs or 80% non-repayable for non-profits/Indigenous groups in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsForgivable loanThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)$50K–$6M (varies by stream)Between intakes
  43. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding$50K-$500K typical (up to $6M total) for projects in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut; interest-free for for-profits, non-repayable for non-profits and Indigenous groups.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development AgencyUp to $6MBetween intakes
  44. Nunavut Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program (CTCI)Grant, sized by stream, for Nunavut tourism and cultural businesses to launch, market, or develop facilities; covers outfitters, artists, and municipalities.Who can apply: Co-operatives, public bodies and industry associationsGrantNunavutGovernment of Nunavut, Dept of Economic Development and TransportationBetween intakes
  45. CanNor: Support to Northern Infrastructure Development (SNID)CanNor's $41.7M SNID has no open call: a targeted intake works with northern and Indigenous governments on projects tied to the Arctic Infrastructure Fund.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations and public bodiesGrantThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Not publishedBetween intakes

  46. Canada-wide, not open right now

    90Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  47. See the 90 Canada-wide programs that are not open right now

What’s in this directory

This directory lists 317 live business funding programs open to businesses in Nunavut: 171 grants, 9 tax credits, 53 loans, 4 forgivable loans, 20 awards and 60 support programs. 16 are territorial, regional or local programs; the other 301 are open to applicants Canada-wide. 223 accept applications today, and 147 of those have no deadline at all.

By type of funding

  • Grant171
  • Tax credit9
  • Loan53
  • Forgivable loan4
  • Award20
  • Support program60

By who runs it

  • Federal245
  • Provincial2
  • Territorial6
  • Private and non-profit64

Closing in the next 14 days 8

Updated October 28, 2026. Every program is checked against its funder’s own pages; statuses and dates change, so confirm with the funder before you apply.

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