NWT Business Development Program
Provides financial assistance to Northwest Territories businesses for startup costs, expansion, equipment purchases, and market development. Supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses across NWT communities.
Deadlines
- Intake type: Rolling — apply any time
- Typical processing time: 6-8 weeks
What you'll need
NWT business licence and registration
Valid NWT business licence and corporate registry documentation showing active registration in the Northwest Territories.
Business plan with financial projections
Business plan detailing the opportunity, operations, marketing strategy, and three-year financial projections.
Community or regional support letter
Letter of support from the local community government, Indigenous organization, or regional economic development body.
Official program page · Details verified Mar 26, 2026
Related funding
- Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program - Business Development — Federal, up to $99,999
- BC Indigenous Business and Investment Council - Indigenous Procurement Fund — British Columbia, up to $75,000
- Indigenous Growth Fund — Federal, up to $300,000
- Kivalliq Business Development Grants — Nunavut, up to $25,000
- Northern Adult Basic Education and Skills Development Program — Federal, up to $250,000
- Nunavut Food Security Investment Program — Nunavut, up to $50,000