Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Overview
Access funding and counseling for starting a small business or taking over an existing business in which you did not have prior ownership.
At a glance
| Categories | grant, advisory |
|---|---|
| Funding | $26,000 |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | NT |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: A total value of $26,000 for 52 weeks You Have not held a business license for more than three months Reside in the NWT Are of school leaving age (16 years old or older) Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person Must agree to work full-time at the business
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Self-Employment Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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- AccelerateIP — Government of British Columbia, New Ventures BC
- CanNor — Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
- Employee Training Program — Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
- Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — For-Profit — Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
- Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North — Not-For-Profit — Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency