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

Categoriesgrant, advisory
Funding$26,000
StatusAccepting applications
RegionNT
Sectorsgeneral

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.

Official program website

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