Administered by Government of Northwest Territories · Last verified: July 2026
Northwest Territories program for new and existing small businesses: business planning, market entry, expansion, and skills development. Multiple streams with grant sizes from $5,000 to $25,000.
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.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityNWT Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Northwest Territories, with up to 20 employees. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Up to $25,000 per stream. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Contact your regional ITI (Industry, Tourism and Investment) office 2. Identify the most relevant SEED stream 3. Submit a project proposal
Rolling: contact regional office.