Grant Opportunity to Inuit‑Owned Businesses and Creators in Yukon (Canada)
GrantID: 17443
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This funding opportunity supports Inuit‑owned businesses and individual creators in the Qikiqtani (Baffin) region of Nunavut. It is designed to help both fledgling enterprises and existing operations to grow, covering a variety of business needs and creative practices. Eligible recipients include for‑profit small businesses, as well as individual artists or craftspersons working in traditional or cultural media.
The funds can be used for core business activities: launching a new venture, expanding operations, or making strategic investments. Types of approved uses include purchasing essential tools or equipment (such as carving tools or sewing machines), investing in infrastructure or safety gear, and carrying out marketing initiatives. In particular, there is a special stream for tourism‑based enterprises located in a few northern communities—entrepreneurs in those areas can apply for support to build capacity, buy gear, or promote their services.
Applicants may receive a mix of grant and loan support. In some cases, small grants are offered to help cover pre‑startup costs or to accelerate expansion; in other cases, interest‑bearing loans are available for larger investments. The terms are designed to be flexible, with repayment schedules tailored to fit the growth needs of the business.
The intent of the funding is broadly economic development: strengthening local Inuit entrepreneurship, preserving and promoting traditional crafts, and nurturing tourism enterprises in remote communities. This makes the opportunity particularly well suited for people who want to build locally rooted ventures that contribute to their communities’ economic resilience.
Because the program is focused on Inuit ownership and regional impact, it helps ensure that funds stay within and benefit Qikiqtani-area communities. For many eligible applicants, this grant or loan support can be a meaningful step toward realizing long-term business goals, sustaining traditional livelihoods, or launching culturally grounded enterprises.
Those working in Small Business and located in Yukon may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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