Prospector Mining Incentive Program
Overview
This program provides funding to prospectors and exploration companies who propose new exploration projects or are already carrying out mineral exploration work in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Funding Program
NWT Producers Incentive Pilot Program (PIPP)
As of March 2024, this pilot program is not currently active. For more information, contact the NWT Film Commission at nwtfilm@gov.nt.ca.
Northern Food Development Program
Overview
This Program provides funding for commercial producers, harvesters and processors of food in the NWT, with the goal of building the commercial food production and processing sectors and increasing the availability of local food to northern consumers.
Strategic Investments
Overview
This program provides funding to NWT businesses looking to making large investments in their company in order to expand and grow their business.
Funding Available
Under the Strategic Investments program, up to $75,000 can be provided for investments that:
Community Tourism Coordinator Program
Community Economic Development
Work Credit Program
The Government of the Northwest Territories has discontinued the Work Credit Program, effective March 31, 2025.
Corporate Mining Incentive Program
Overview
Provides funding to exploration companies who propose new exploration projects or are already carrying out NWT mineral exploration work. This application is open to exploration projects from any stage of development, from grassroots to advanced projects.
NWT Film Rebate Program
Overview
This program is intended to encourage film producers to choose the Northwest Territories (NWT) as their film location by rebating a percentage of the money they spend in the area. The rebate covers costs such as goods and services, traveling within the NWT, and hiring or training local residents.
Entrepreneur Support
As of April 1, 2026, arts and film projects will no longer be funded through the SEED Programs. If you are looking for arts or film funding, please visit: Arts Funding
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