RURAL AND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES FUND – BUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Business Diversification and Sustainability program is designed to enable businesses to make the necessary capital investments that allow them to diversify, expand their markets, offer new products/services, or be able to increase productivity due to new efficiencies created.

The intent of the program is to support businesses undertaking a project that addresses specific tariff related impacts and which will result in the sustainment and/or creation of employment opportunities.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

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REPORTING MATERIALS

FUNDING PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

FUNDING TERMS

Up to $200,000 to a maximum of 75% of the eligible project budget.

INTAKE FREQUENCY

Applications will be accepted between September 2, 2026 and October 15, at 4:00pm PST 2026.

CONTACT US

If you’d like to discuss your project in further detail with Northern Development staff, please contact us by email, phone, or filling out the form below. Also, we encourage you to reach out to us if you think you are eligible for funding for categories that are not specified here.

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