Programs and Services
A partnership with the Government of Canada to create a sustainable, inclusive and innovative agriculture and agri-food sector.
A verification program to encourage high-quality, local manufacturing within the diamond industry.
Creating economic opportunities for NWT artists to showcase talents and sell work outside of the Territory.
Funding to help NWT artists, entrepreneurs and small businesses start, stabilize or grow arts-related enterprises.
Annual funding to support NWT-based non-profit arts organizations that operate year-round.
This funding supports arts organizations with training, funding, and activities to help them grow and succeed.
Get information about how to become a licensed tourism operator here. Updated January 13, 2025
A multi-partner online service giving prospective business owners and entrepreneurs easy access to permit and licence information.
Opportunities for camping across the Northwest Territories for visitors and residents alike.
Giving preference to businesses owned and operated in the NWT on government contracts.
This program can help connect you with the information and contacts you need to build your business.
Information and support relating to co-operatives, their benefits, and starting them in the NWT.
A program that helps the fishers to defer costs, supplement prices, and encourage recruitment.
Improving access and resources for local economic initiatives across the Northwest Territories.
Community-based economic initiatives delivered in each region by Community Futures Development Corporations.
This program provides funding to qualified organizations to hire and maintain community tourism coordinators.
funding to community governments and non-government organizations to support new and innovative infrastructure projects.