How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Career launcher — ImpAct Internships?

Career launcher — ImpAct Internships is funded by Colleges and Institutes Canada

What are Career launcher — ImpAct Internships's eligibility criterias?

Eligibility criteria not mentioned

Career launcher — ImpAct Internships

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Canada

Funds for sustainable development

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Wage Subsidies And Interns

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Manufacturing

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Colleges and Institutes Canada

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Hire interns for up to 6 months to help you advance meangingful Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and receive up to $10,000 towards their salary.

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Eligible interns for the ImpAct Internships grant must:

Be between the ages of 15-30 at the start of the internship
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined
Legally allowed to work according to relevant regulations
Be available to participate in a full-time capacity for 3 to 6 months
Not have been employees of the hiring employer prior to the internship

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$ 8,900

Hire an intern to promote recycling programs in local schools

$ 7,900

Hire an intern to develop a mental health awareness campaign

$ 10,600

Hire an intern to develop a mobile app for matching volunteers with local NGOs

$ 8,300

Hire an intern to create educational materials on sustainable farming practices

$ 10,000

Hire an intern to assist in developing green energy solutions for local businesses

$ 9,500

Hire an intern to develop a community garden for local food security

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The eligibility criteria for the ImpAct Internships grant are as follows:

Employers must demonstrate their commitment to responding to three or more Canadian SDG ambitions and helping youth transition into the labor force.
Employers must be Canadian companies or organizations in specific categories and have processes for supervising and mentoring interns.
Eligible internships must be full-time, last between 3 to 6 months, and advance SDG 8 and three other SDGs.
Eligible interns must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons aged between 15-30, and legally allowed to work.

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The grant focuses on promoting internship opportunities within the Clean-Tech sector, aiming to advance industries involved in sustainable and environmental initiatives. Ideal candidates for the program are organizations actively engaged in or transitioning towards clean technology practices.

Organizations involved in green manufacturing processes.
Companies specializing in sustainable energy systems.
Businesses within the environmental sector, focusing on clean technology.
Firms committed to innovation in environmental sustainability.
Enterprises supporting ecological development and infrastructure.

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Eligible employers must be in specific categories to be eligible for this grant. Companies that do not fall into these categories are not eligible. Here are the ineligible types of companies:

For-profit companies with less than 500 employees
For-profit companies with more than 500 employees

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Yes, eligible expenses for this grant include:

Intern's salary up to $10,000
Mandatory Employer Related Costs (MERCs)

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:

Alignment with YESS objectives supporting the needs of youth, especially those facing barriers
Creation of employment opportunities for youth disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, visible minority youth, youth with disabilities, and Indigenous youth
Strength of the position and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Demonstration of commitment to three or more Canadian SDG ambitions
Established process for supervising and mentoring interns

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Submit your application during the specified window
Wait for the Career Launcher team to review all applications
Receive notification of your application status approximately two weeks after the application closing
If pre-approved, complete the remaining application process within six weeks
Eligible internships will be selected based on alignment with YESS objectives, support for youth facing barriers, and strength of position and alignment with SDGs
Demonstrate commitment to SDGs and youth transition into the labour force as an eligible employer
Ensure internships are between 3 to 6 months in duration, full-time and advance SDG 8 and three other SDGs
Verify eligibility of interns based on age, citizenship status, work authorization, and availability
Follow and engage with the Career Launcher program on social media for updates

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant application:

Current availability indicates that Natural Resources internships are full, and applications submitted will be added to a waitlist.
There is an opportunity for applicants to consider Clean-Tech internships, which include areas like green manufacturing and sustainable energy systems.