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Kivalliq Partners in Development — Business Grants

Kivalliq Partners in Development (est. by Kivalliq Inuit Association)
Maximum Funding
Up to $25,000
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Easy
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Stable
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Co-Funding
100%
Kivalliq Partners in Development — Business Grants provides Up to $25,000 lifetime maximum in each of five categories — Planning & Development, Business Creation & Expansion, Marketing, Training, Business Relief — so up to $125,000 across all categories. Up to $125,000 for business grants and up to $10,000 lifetime for livelihood businesses, exclusively for Kivalliq Inuit-owned businesses in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. Open.
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Program Description

Up to $125,000 for business grants and up to $10,000 lifetime for livelihood businesses, exclusively for Kivalliq Inuit-owned businesses in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. Supports Inuit entrepreneurs in starting and growing businesses across all sectors.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Kivalliq Inuit beneficiary (must be enrolled under Nunavut Agreement)
  • Business must be located in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut
  • 51%+ Inuit ownership required
  • Business grants: viable business plan required
  • Livelihood grants: up to $10,000 lifetime maximum
Provinces
Nunavut
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

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Competition
Low
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Funding Details

Amount
Up to $25,000 lifetime maximum in each of five categories — Planning & Development, Business Creation & Expansion, Marketing, Training, Business Relief — so up to $125,000 across all categories
Type
Grant
Level
Territorial
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Open

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Application Steps

1 Contact KPID Business Development Officer Call 867-645-2122 or email [email protected] to initiate contact. KPID strongly prefers a conversation first. Officers provide hands-on guidance and can help develop your business plan if needed. KPID office: PO Box 709, Bayshore Conference Centre, Rankin Inlet, NU.

Required Documents 5

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✓ Proof of Inuit beneficiary status (Kivalliq region)

Eligible Expenses 13

Ineligible Expenses 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply for the livelihood stream?
Yes, sole proprietors qualify for the $10,000 lifetime livelihood grant (not business grants), which requires no business plan — ideal for harvesters/artisans starting small.
What's the realistic grant amount for a startup?
Most business grants are $15,000–$25,000 (not $125K max), with $10K for livelihoods. Budget for $15K as typical for new ventures.
How long until I get paid after approval?
Funds are paid via reimbursement after submitting receipts. Expect 30–60 days for processing post-approval, not upfront.
Why do applications get rejected?
Most rejections are for non-Inuit beneficiary status, business outside Kivalliq region, or lack of viable business concept (not just paperwork).
Can I stack this with CanNor funding?
Yes — CanNor (federal) and KPD grants can be combined on different cost categories (e.g., KPD for equipment, CanNor for marketing).

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