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Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC) - Small Business Support Program
Government of Nunavut — Department of Economic Development and Transportation (delivered by BBDC for Baffin region)
Maximum Funding
$5,000–$25,000 (current era); COVID-era sub-funds up to $100K...
Ongoing
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Advance Payment
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
80%
Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC) - Small Business Support Program provides up to $5,000–$25,000 (current era); COVID-era sub-funds up to $100K now closed. Administers the Small Business Support Program (SBSP) for the Government of Nunavut, providing small grants to eligible small businesses in the Baffin region. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Administers the Small Business Support Program (SBSP) for the Government of Nunavut, providing small grants to eligible small businesses in the Baffin region.
Eligibility Requirements
- Small or medium-sized business located in the Baffin region of Nunavut
- Open to both Inuit-owned and non-Inuit businesses
- Business must be at startup, growth, or expansion stage
- Project must support business viability or growth in the Baffin region
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Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- $5,000–$25,000 (current era); COVID-era sub-funds up to $100K now closed
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Territorial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 80% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
Program Scorecard
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Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Good
Accessibility
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Competition
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Approval Rate
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Insider TipFor Baffin region businesses, go directly to BBDC in Iqaluit (867-979-1303) rather than trying to navigate EDT centrally — BBDC has a five-person team that can guide applications hands-on.
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Rejection Pitfalls 6
- Outstanding financial or contractual obligations with the Government of Nunavut Department of Economic Development and Transportation
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4 docs
Application Steps
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Contact BBDC directly Call BBDC at 867-979-1303 or email [email protected] to discuss your project and confirm eligibility before applying. The team provides hands-on guidance.
Required Documents 4
✓ Completed SBSP application form
✓ Brief business plan or description of how funds will be used
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Compatible Programs
CanNor
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation (NBCC)
BDC
BBDC Community Futures Investment Fund
Nunavut Strategic Investments Program
Atuqtuarvik Corporation
Kakivak Association
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| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baffin Business Development Corporati... | up to $100K | Easy | Advance Payment | Ongoing |
| CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversifi... | $50,000 to $6,000,000 | Moderate | Reimbursement | Between EOI windows —... |
| Nunavut Business Credit Corporation (... | up to $5,000,000 | Hard | Loan | No application deadline.... |
| BDC Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan | $25,000 to $50,000 | Easy | Loan | Ongoing |
| Nunavut Strategic Investments Program... | $50,000 to $150,000 | Moderate | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
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Can sole proprietors apply for this grant?
Yes, sole proprietors are eligible if they meet all other criteria (Baffin region, <10 employees, <$500k revenue). The grant is not restricted to incorporated businesses.
What's the typical award amount?
Most awards range from $5,000 to $25,000. The $100,000 COVID-era amounts are no longer available as those sub-funds closed in March 2022.
How long does approval take?
Rolling intake means decisions are made as applications are reviewed, typically within 4-6 weeks after submission. Confirm current processing times with BBDC directly.
Why do applications get rejected?
Common rejections include: business located outside Baffin region, revenue >$500k, insufficient job creation/community benefit in narrative, or outstanding Govt. obligations.
Can I combine this with other funding?
Yes, BBDC explicitly recommends stacking SBSP with their Community Futures Investment Fund (up to $250k loan) or CanNor/NBCC for a full financing package.
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