Eligibility for funding varies depending on the specific program, grant, loan, or investment opportunity. Government funding programs often have specific criteria related to factors such as business size, industry, location, innovation, job creation, environmental sustainability, and more. Private investors also have their own investment preferences and criteria.
Is your NWT small business eligible for funding?
Explore government programs, business development organizations, and private investors on our funding database to find available funding programs catered to your small business. These resources often provide details about eligibility criteria and application requirements.
Carefully review the guidelines and criteria for each funding program of interest. Pay attention to factors such as business size, industry focus, project scope, revenue requirements, and any specific criteria outlined by the funding source.
Access all funding options including grants, tax credits, government loans & private investments in a searchable database.
Apply in 4 easy to follow steps.
Explore government funding programs offered by the NWT government and federal agencies, which provide grants, loans, tax credits, and subsidies. Consider private investors, angel networks, and venture capital firms interested in NWT businesses. Explore community funding initiatives, financial institutions, and online platforms such as crowdfunding to access additional capital.
Funding is allocated to small businesses through hundreds of government agencies, departments, and private firms; which makes it difficult for entrepreneurs to quickly locate the programs for which they qualify. Our funding database is a searchable listing (find programs in your region, industry and for your particular needs) of over 1,500 programs for NWT small businesses.
Assessing funding needs involves evaluating the financial requirements of your business in a concise manner. This includes analyzing your current and projected expenses, identifying potential funding sources, and determining the amount of capital needed to support your business operations, growth plans, and specific initiatives.
With access to over 1,500 funding sources, you can start applying for funding today. Many programs require a business plan to be submitted along with the application. The Startup Portal contains all of the tools and resources you’ll need to successfully apply for business funding including a Business Plan Builder and PitchDeck Tool to ensure you make a great first impression.
Completing your business plan with the Business Plan Builder Tool ensures that you have a plan that is ready to seek funding.
With your business plan, projected financials, and access to experts each step of the way, you can access:
Government grants
Government loans
Private investments
Funding assistance programs
As a member of NTStartups.org, you get instant access to the small business funding database. Our database contains over 1,500 funding sources of government grants, loans, and private investments to help small business startups succeed.
Along with the Funding Database, members have instant access to the Business Plan Builder and the PitchDeck Tool. These tools are designed to help you fund your business.
The process is simple. Determine how much funding you need, and what you need it for, research the available sources and apply.
When launching a small business, numerous expenses arise even before generating revenue. Funding becomes crucial, particularly for purchasing essential equipment, renovating your space, and initiating advertising efforts.
Securing funding for your small business, whether through a bank, private investor, or government program, can significantly impact the success or failure of your venture. Access to funding during the early stages opens doors to opportunities for business development and expansion, enhancing your chances of success right from the start.
As a small business owner in the Northwest Territories, you have access to significant amounts of funding opportunities. The NWT government, along with local, provincial, and federal governments, allocates billions of dollars annually to support small businesses throughout the province. Funding support typically comes in the form of government grants, low-interest or no-interest loans, tax credits, or financial contributions.
Our Business Funding Database is a valuable resource, offering access to 413 grant programs, 197 loan programs, and 310 assistance programs tailored to small businesses. Leveraging these funding opportunities can help you fuel growth, execute strategic initiatives, and realize the full potential of your business.
Private funding can provide capital to help bring your business forward.
Our Small Business Funding Database provides you with access to 862 private funding sources including angel investors, venture capitalists and banks. Getting your small business funded is your primary concern, so we try to provide you with a wide variety of funding sources to dramatically improve your opportunities for success.
Just like government funding, private funding sources fund businesses in pretty much all industries, all across NWT and for various purposes. Sometimes, private funding can prove to be a better option that offers many advantages that can’t be accessed when applying for funding through the government. Take some time to familiarize yourself with private funding and see what it can do for your small business goals.
Funding applications can be daunting but we’re here to help! Through our Ask an Expert program, you can have one of our dedicated funding experts review your applications before you submit them.
It doesn’t take long but it could mean the difference between success and failure getting funded.
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