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NWT Industry, Tourism and Investment · Northwest Territories

Start or grow an arts business

Up to C$10,000 for NWT artists and small businesses to start up or grow an arts business, including music recordings.

C$10,000Max per grant

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Category: Career
Who applies: Artists
When to apply: Rolling, April to March until the yearly budget runs out

Who can apply

NWT residents for six months, or sole proprietors and small businesses based in the NWT
Covers start-up costs, equipment, marketing, and a first run of up to 250 units such as music recordings
At least 20% of the costs must come from you
One project at a time, finished and reported before you apply again

How to apply

1
Contact your regional ITI office to talk through the project before applying
2
Complete the application form and add a resume, work samples, quotes and proof of NWT residency

Submit to your regional ITI office and wait for approval before the activity starts

After the project, send actual costs and revenues, receipts and the reporting survey

Checked against iti.gov.nt.ca on October 28, 2026.

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