Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut (Canada's North / territories)

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut (Canada's North / territories)

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Nonprofits & businesses

Eligible organizations

businesses, Indigenous organizations, nonprofits, community organizations, public organizations, private organizations

About this program

IDEANorth makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development, and capacity building to help Northerners in Canada's territories take advantage of the innovation economy. The program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure. Priority is given to projects demonstrating proven capacity to deliver in the North, with emphasis on equitable access for Indigenous people, women, and youth.

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