Canadian federal government data indicates 57 grants totaling $26,014,371.04 have been awarded for Entrepreneurship and Business Development. Top recipients include KAKIVAK ASSOCIATION, NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD., and DANA NAYE VENTURES. The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and an Unknown department were the primary granting entities.
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Entrepreneurship and Business Development
SaveTotal Grants
57
Total Amount
$26.0M
Provinces Served
5
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KAKIVAK ASSOCIATION | 4 | $5.1M |
| 2 | NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD. | 6 | $3.7M |
| 3 | DANA NAYE VENTURES | 8 | $3.4M |
| 4 | PAUKTUUTIT INUIT WOMEN OF CANADA | 1 | $2.0M |
| 5 | FIRST KASKA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 1 | $2.0M |
| 6 | 139859 - NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD. | 2 | $1.5M |
| 7 | IYON KECHIKA CONTRACTING LTD | 1 | $720.0K |
| 8 | NUNAVUT COMMUNITY FUTURES ASSOCIATION | 2 | $700.0K |
| 9 | KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION | 2 | $700.0K |
| 10 | 3022 - KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION | 1 | $700.0K |
| 11 | KITIKMEOT INUIT ASSOCIATION | 1 | $693.4K |
| 12 | CARCROSS/TAGISH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 1 | $500.0K |
| 13 | Techiq Ltd | 1 | $500.0K |
| 14 | Kakivak Association | 1 | $370.0K |
| 15 | ABF ARCTIC INC | 1 | $300.0K |
| 16 | Paleajook Eskimo Co-op Ltd | 1 | $295.0K |
| 17 | IKALUKTUTIAK CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED | 1 | $250.0K |
| 18 | PITSIULAK CO-OP ASSOCIATION LTD | 1 | $250.0K |
| 19 | Issatik Co-op Ltd | 1 | $250.0K |
| 20 | KISSARVIK CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LTD | 1 | $250.0K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU | 28 | $10.7M | 41% |
| NT | 12 | $6.2M | 24% |
| YT | 15 | $5.1M | 20% |
| ON | 1 | $2.0M | 8% |
| BC | 1 | $2.0M | 8% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | 55 | $25.3M |
| 2 | Unknown | 2 | $703.7K |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
KAKIVAK ASSOCIATION
$3.6M
--
KAKIVAK ASSOCIATION
$2.3M
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PAUKTUUTIT INUIT WOMEN OF CANADA
$2.0M
--
FIRST KASKA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
$2.0M
--
DANA NAYE VENTURES
$1.1M
--
NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$1.0M
--
NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$1.0M
--
NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$1.0M
--
139859 - NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$1.0M
--
DANA NAYE VENTURES
$891.2K
--
IYON KECHIKA CONTRACTING LTD
$720.0K
--
KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION
$700.0K
--
NUNAVUT COMMUNITY FUTURES ASSOCIATION
$700.0K
--
3022 - KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION
$700.0K
--
KITIKMEOT INUIT ASSOCIATION
$693.4K
--
DANA NAYE VENTURES
$653.7K
--
CARCROSS/TAGISH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
$500.0K
--
139859 - NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$500.0K
--
NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$400.0K
--
DANA NAYE VENTURES
$365.9K
--
ABF ARCTIC INC
$300.0K
--
KISSARVIK CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LTD
$250.0K
--
KAKIVAK ASSOCIATION
$3.6M--
A 5-year agreement to continue its role in the delivery of the Entrepreneurship and Business Development stream of CanNo...
KAKIVAK ASSOCIATION
$2.3M--
Support the operational requirements needed to administer the Entrepreneurship and Business Development program in Nunav...
PAUKTUUTIT INUIT WOMEN OF CANADA
$2.0M--
Consultaion and engagement process with Inuit business women and other partners to identify the economic needs and prior...
FIRST KASKA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
$2.0M--
Purchase Heartland Homes Timber Frame manufacturing business (Loekslog Homes Ltd.) and relocate it from Lac La Hache, BC...
DANA NAYE VENTURES
$1.1M--
Support the operational requirements needed to administer the Entrepreneurship and Business Development program in the ...
NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$1.0M--
Financial support for the operational requirements to administer the Entrepreneurship and Business Development program
NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$1.0M--
Funding for the purpose of delivering, on behalf of CanNor, the Entrepreneurship and Business Development stream of CanN...
NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$1.0M--
For the purpose of delivering, on behalf of CanNor, the Entrepreneurship and Business Development (“EBD”) stream of CanN...
139859 - NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$1.0M--
Equity capital for delivery through the Entrepreneurship and Business Development Alternate Service Delivery project.
DANA NAYE VENTURES
$891.2K--
Funding for the purpose of delivering, on behalf of CanNor, the Entrepreneurship and Business Development stream of CanN...
IYON KECHIKA CONTRACTING LTD
$720.0K--
Purchase Blue Stone Holdings (BSH) of Watson Lake; a seller of sand, gravel, concrete and related products. Bluestone m...
KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION
$700.0K--
Deliver the Entrepreneurship and Business Development program on CanNor's behalf, under a three year External Delivery O...
NUNAVUT COMMUNITY FUTURES ASSOCIATION
$700.0K--
The Nunavut Community Futures Association (NCFA), an Inuit majority-led not-for-profit, will deliver the Entrepreneurshi...
3022 - KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION
$700.0K--
Support of operational requirements such as wages and administration to deliver the Entrepreneur and Business Developmen...
KITIKMEOT INUIT ASSOCIATION
$693.4K--
As the Designated Inuit Organization representing the interests of all Inuit in the Kitikmeot region, the Kitikmeot Inui...
DANA NAYE VENTURES
$653.7K--
A 1-year extension to an agreement to continue its role in the delivery of the Entrepreneurship and Business Development...
Techiq Ltd
$500.0K--
Description (English)
CARCROSS/TAGISH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
$500.0K--
A two year project to support the building of a manufacturing facility to construct residential units for the Yukon mark...
139859 - NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$500.0K--
CanNor funding for the purpose of delivering, on behalf of CanNor, the Entrepreneurship and Business Development (“EBD”)...
NWT METIS-DENE DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD.
$400.0K--
Administer the Entrepreneurship and Business Development program in NWT region on CanNor's behalf
Kakivak Association
$370.0K--
Operational funding under a Service Delivery Partner arrangement.
DANA NAYE VENTURES
$365.9K--
Administer the Entrepreneurship and Business Development program in Yukon region on CanNor's behalf
ABF ARCTIC INC
$300.0K--
build a welding shop and deliver welding services for Agnico Eagle Mines Meadowbank Mine locally.
Paleajook Eskimo Co-op Ltd
$295.0K--
Description (English)
KISSARVIK CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LTD
$250.0K--
Replace the Turaarvik Inns North building's roof, renovate washrooms, replace flooring, install LED lights, replace furn...
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