Administered by Government of Nunavut · Last verified: July 2026
Kakivak Association lends to Inuit-owned businesses in Nunavut's Qikiqtani region to help them start up or expand. Loans of up to $25,000 per project support viable businesses that can create local employment, and Kakivak business officers often combine the loan with grant contributions. The program is limited to Inuit-owned businesses in the Qikiqtani communities.
This link goes to the issuing organization rather than to a page for this program on its own. Find the program from there, and check the current details before you apply.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityKakivak Association Makigiaqvik Loans is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Nunavut. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Loans up to $25,000 per project. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm the business is Inuit-owned and in the Qikiqtani Region 2. Contact a Kakivak Business Development Officer 3. Submit a loan application, possibly combined with grant support
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