Grant
Territorial
Active
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories
Maximum Funding
Up to $6,000
Ongoing
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
80%
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) - Micro-business provides Up to $6,000 drawn over three years (not a lump sum). Provides funding for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories to assist with start-up and operational costs. The program covers up to 80% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Provides funding for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories to assist with start-up and operational costs.
Eligibility Requirements
- Micro-business registered and operating in the Northwest Territories
- Must have fewer than 5 employees
- Business must be at startup or early growth stage
- Eligible sectors include arts and culture, agriculture, and services
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $6,000 drawn over three years (not a lump sum)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Territorial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 80% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
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Deadline
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Approval
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Rejection Pitfalls 6
- Business revenues likely to exceed $50,000 (more appropriate for Entrepreneur Support program)
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Application Steps
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Contact your regional EDO Call or visit the regional ITI office (867-587-7171) to discuss your business idea and confirm eligibility under the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities schedule before any paperwork.
Required Documents 5
✓ Completed SEED Application Form
✓ Proof of NWT residency
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Compatible Programs
Prosper NWT (formerly BDIC)
SEED Entrepreneur Support (ID 111)
GNWT Wage Subsidy Program
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply for SEED Micro-business?
Yes, sole proprietors are eligible if they meet all other criteria: NWT registered, <5 employees, startup/early growth, and in eligible sectors like arts or agriculture. Must contribute 20-30% equity.
What's the typical award amount?
Most receive $2,000–$5,000 over three years, not the full $6,000. Funds are drawn incrementally for equipment/materials, not operational costs.
Do I need to be incorporated to apply?
No, sole proprietors and unincorporated businesses qualify. However, incorporated businesses must report grant income as taxable revenue.
Why do applications get rejected?
Common reasons: requesting ineligible costs (wages/debt), insufficient equity contribution (20-30% not met), or project not commercially viable.
Can I combine SEED with other programs?
Yes, stack with Prosper NWT loans (complementary), SEED Entrepreneur Support (sequential), or GNWT Wage Subsidy (for employees).
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