Updated March 2026 · Verified against Kakivak Association guidelines
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Kakivak Association - Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)

Kakivak Association
Maximum Funding
Up to $10,000 per year
Ongoing
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Advance Payment
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
90%
Kakivak Association - Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF) provides up to Up to $10,000 per year grant funding to tourism-based businesses operating in the six communities adjacent to National Parks in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut. The program covers up to 90% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. (As of March 2026, verified against Kakivak Association program guidelines)

Eligibility & Details

What this program funds and who can apply

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Program Description

Provides grant funding to tourism-based businesses operating in the six communities adjacent to National Parks in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Tourism-based business operating in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut
  • Business must be located in or primarily serve one of six eligible communities: Grise Fiord, Resolute Bay, Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, or Pangnirtung
  • Must be adjacent to a National Park in the region
  • Project must relate to tourism development or service delivery
Provinces
Nunavut
Industries
Tourism
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
Est. Hours
8h
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $10,000 per year
Type
Grant
Level
Private
Co-Funding
Up to 90% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Hybrid
Competition
Low
Effort
~8 hours
Approval
Good
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%

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What You Need to Get Approved
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How to Win

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Insider Tip

Call Kakivak first (1-800-561-0911). The BDO relationship is central — staff actively help structure proposals. Demonstrate clear connection to national park tourism (Sirmilik, Auyuittuq, Quttinirpaaq, or Ukkusiksalik). Get a Hamlet or HTO support letter.

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Success Profile

Inuit-owned tourism operator in one of 6 eligible communities. Proposing concrete expenditure on equipment (snowmobiles, boats, camping gear, safety equipment) or marketing tied to national park visitor traffic. Outfitters, guide services, lodges, cultural tourism providers.

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Evaluation Criteria

Kakivak committee review with BDO financial assessment. Key factors: tourism business status, location in one of 6 eligible communities, alignment with national park tourism (Sirmilik, Auyuittuq, or Quttinirpaaq), viability of the proposed project, and 10% equity contribution. Hamlet or HTO support letter recommended and carries real weight. Annual reapplication assessed on prior-year outcomes if available.

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Application Steps

1 Call Kakivak first Phone 867-979-0911 (local) or 1-800-561-0911 (toll-free) to speak with a Business Development Officer. Confirm current program status and discuss your business and project concept before starting the application.
2 BDO consultation Schedule a session with BDO (Kakivak's financial assessment partner). They will help you identify eligible expenses, structure your project, and prepare your application. This service is part of the program — use it.
3 Request and complete the application form Obtain the PDF application form from kakivak.ca or through BDO. Complete all sections including tourism business description, eligible community confirmation, project details, and funding request.
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Required Documents 6

✓ PDF application form (from kakivak.ca or via BDO)
✓ Business plan
✓ 3 years financial statements (existing businesses)
✓ Evidence of 10% equity contribution
✓ Letter of support from local Hamlet or HTO (recommended)
✓ Proof of Inuit business ownership (implied by eligibility)

Eligible Expenses 5

  • New equipment for tourism operations (boats, snowmobiles, camping gear, kayaks, sleds)
  • Safety gear (life jackets, GPS/satellite communication devices, emergency kits)
  • Marketing initiatives (website development, photography, brochures, trade show attendance)
  • Tourism-related skills training (separate sub-stream within EOF)
  • Equipment for cultural heritage demonstrations and programs

Ineligible Expenses 4

  • Operational expenses (fuel, wages, maintenance)
  • Non-tourism business activities
  • Projects in communities other than the 6 eligible national park communities
  • Non-Inuit-owned business activities

Deadline Notes

No intake windows or seasonal deadlines found. Program appears to operate continuously. With ~4,900 total population across 6 communities, formal intake cycles would make little administrative sense.

Ineligible Organizations

  • Non-tourism businesses (retail, harvesting, food service without tourism customer base)
  • Businesses in Qikiqtani communities other than the 6 national park communities
  • Non-Inuit-owned operations
  • Businesses without a municipal business licence

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Clawback Risk

Low Risk

Low-Moderate. Annual grant with rolling reapplication. Funds must be used for approved purposes. Failure to use funds for tourism business activities as approved may require repayment. Reporting obligations are modest.

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