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GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program

Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,500
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada

Overview

The GNWT Wage Subsidy Program offers up to $30,500 to employers in the Northwest Territories to offset the costs of hiring and training local residents with minimal work experience or education. The program aims to provide work experience and training for up to 52 weeks, enabling participants to obtain meaningful long-term employment through wage subsidies and support for special equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,500 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Northwest Territories
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Hiring and providing on-the-job work experience for Northwest Territories residents with minimal prior work experience and education.
  • Offering workplace-based training and skill development opportunities for eligible new employees to enhance their long-term employability.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered businesses operating for at least six months
  • Industry associations
  • Local housing authorities
  • Non-government organizations
  • Indigenous organizations
  • Local, municipal, or Indigenous governments

Who is not eligible

  • Companies seeking funding for federal or territorial government positions.
  • Employers intending to hire immediate family members (such as parents, siblings, spouses, children, or in-laws) under the program, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Eligible expenses

  • Wage subsidies for the hiring of eligible employees.
  • Costs of special equipment, up to a specified limit.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses, organizations, and governments located in the Northwest Territories.

Additional information

  • There is no fixed application deadline; the program operates on a continuous intake basis.
  • Employers must apply within three months of the employee's start date for the position in question.
  • Additional support funding may be available for Persons with Disabilities participating in the program.
  • Immediate family members of the employer are generally ineligible, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Contacts

(867) 678-8065

Frequently Asked Questions about the GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program?

The GNWT Wage Subsidy Program offers up to $30,500 to employers in the Northwest Territories to offset the costs of hiring and training local residents with minimal work experience or education. The program aims to provide work experience and training for up to 52 weeks, enabling participants to obtain meaningful long-term employment through wage subsidies and support for special equipment.

How much funding can be received?

GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,500 per project.

Who is eligible for the GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program program?

To be eligible for the GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program program, you must: Registered business operating for at least six months Employer must contribute a minimum of 20% of wages/benefits Employer must apply within three months of employee's start date

What expenses are eligible under GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program?

Hiring and providing on-the-job work experience for Northwest Territories residents with minimal prior work experience and education. Offering workplace-based training and skill development opportunities for eligible new employees to enhance their long-term employability.

Who can I contact for more information about the GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program?

You can contact Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) or by phone at (867) 678-8065.

Where is the GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program available?

The GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories.

Is the GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

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