Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Funding and counceling for self-employment in NWT Access funding and counseling for starting a small business or taking over an existing business in which you did not have prior ownership.
Varies, see official page
Listed by Innovation Canada's Business Benefits Finder for Canadian businesses. Each program sets its own eligibility; check the official page.
Who can apply: Small Businesses, For-Profit Businesses
Northwest Territories (Canada)
State/Provincial Government
Visit the program's official page for current intake dates, eligibility and the application process. Many programs accept applications on an ongoing basis until funds are committed.
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses Get a non-repayable contribution of up to 40% of eligible costs for start-up, expansion or acquisition of a business that is majority Manitoba First Nation-owned.
Last verified Oct 20, 2026
Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will help build a workforce that's prepared to collect and use high-quality cancer data. This work is essential to understand the impact of cancer and inform public health action, research, and policy. This NOFO will support the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) by: Strengthening the cancer surveillance workforce. Improving NPCR cancer data quality and completeness. Promoting the value and use of NPCR cancer surveillance data. The recipient will support certified Oncology Data Specialists (ODS) and other cancer surveillance professionals with education, credentialing, and professional development. These activities are intended to ensure the cancer surveillance workforce has the knowledge, skills, and resources to meet emerging needs and new technologies. The recipient will develop, maintain, and advance best practices, tools, and partnerships that support NPCR priorities and ensure timely, complete, and high-quality NPCR cancer surveillance data. This includes improving access to the expertise of ODS through technical assistance and guidance for NPCR registries and staff. In addition, the recipient will strengthen collaboration and communication strategies to promote the value and use of NPCR cancer surveillance data. The goal of these efforts is to help more people recognize that NPCR cancer surveillance data is a valuable resource for cancer research and public health decision-making. As a cooperative agreement, CDC will work closely with the recipient to provide technical assistance, support coordination with NPCR and partners, monitor progress, and help ensure a prepared cancer surveillance workforce that can meet current and future public health needs.
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector Get up to $12,000 in non-repayable contributions to develop information and planning workshops for First Nations communities and Indigenous entrepreneurs to learn about the cannabis industry, laws, and regulations.
Last verified Oct 20, 2026
National Science Foundation (SBIR)
Last verified Oct 20, 2026
