Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development Program
SEED provides contributions to Northwest Territories entrepreneurs, businesses, communities, and business organizations for startup, expansion, market development, and sector growth.
About this program
The Northwest Territories Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development Program provides contribution funding to entrepreneurs, small businesses, communities, and business organizations for activities that support business startup, expansion, economic diversification, and community economic development. SEED can support business planning, startup costs, capital assistance, market development, sector support, micro-business development, and strategic economic opportunities. The program is administered by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment through regional offices.
Eligibility
Entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists, commercial producers, communities, and business or economic development organizations operating in the Northwest Territories may apply for eligible business and economic development activities.
Requirements
- Applicant must be located in or carrying out an eligible project in the Northwest Territories.
- Project must fit an eligible SEED activity area such as business startup, expansion, market development, sector support, or community economic development.
- Applicant must submit the appropriate SEED application form and project budget to the regional Industry, Tourism and Investment office.