Grant for Nunavut Employers
NU, Canada
Money to train employees in Nunavut
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateNovember 8, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
grant_single|grantors
- Department of Family Services
- Government of Nunavut
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grant_card_status|open
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Get a reimbursement of up to two-thirds of the costs of providing training or professional development to existing or potential Nunavummiut employees, leading to a new position, a promotion, increased pay within your organization, or regular employment.
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This grant provides financial support to Nunavut-based employers to improve skills development and career advancement for Nunavummiut through training programs. Employers receive reimbursements based on trainee completion and must share in the investment of eligible training costs.
- The grant covers two-thirds of eligible training costs for each trainee.
- Funding is delivered as a reimbursement to the employer upon the successful completion of the training by the trainee.
- Employers are required to fund at least one-third of the total eligible training expenses.
- The availability of funding is subject to budget limitations.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant is designed to help Nunavut employers enhance their workforce through targeted training and development initiatives. Eligible activities focus on equipping employees for more advanced roles and ensuring organizational growth.
- Professional development training leading to a new occupational position.
- Training programs aimed at qualifications for employee promotion.
- Skill enhancement workshops that result in increased employee pay.
- Vocational training initiatives aiding the transition to full-time regular employment.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 13,000
Professional development for healthcare workers in mental health care
$ 9,333
Workshop on sustainable fishing practices for local fishermen
$ 7,333
Training existing staff on software development for custom solutions
$ 10,000
Providing digital marketing training for staff to enhance online presence
$ 8,666
Customer service training for retail staff to improve client relations
$ 20,000
Upskilling unemployed youth in culinary arts to enhance employability
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Employers eligible for the Grant for Nunavut Employers must meet specific criteria to ensure the effective use of funds for training outcomes.
- The employer must be a registered Nunavut-based organization.
- The employer must have a position available for the trainee to advance into upon completing the training.
- The employer must be able to contribute at least one-third of the total eligible training expenses.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
To apply for the Grant for Nunavut Employers, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:1. Nunavut-Based Employers: Only employers who are registered and operating within Nunavut are eligible to apply for this grant.2. Available Position: There must be a position within the organization that a trainee can advance into after the completion of their training or professional development program.3. Cost Contribution: Employers must be capable of contributing at least one-third of the total eligible expenses related to the training of the employee.These criteria ensure that the grant supports the development of local talent and meets the program’s objectives of enhancing career opportunities for Nunavummiut.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. To be ineligible:
- Companies outside Nunavut
- Companies that do not meet the grant criteria
- Companies that have outstanding legal issues
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant aids employers in enhancing the skills and capabilities of Nunavummiut through targeted training and professional development initiatives. These activities are intended to facilitate career advancements and improve employment outcomes within organizations.
- Training programs aimed at equipping Nunavummiut with new skills leading to employment in new positions.
- Professional development initiatives designed to support promotions within the organization.
- Workshops or courses to increase employee pay due to enhanced skills.
- Structured mentorship programs to assist Nunavummiut in securing regular employment.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specifically tailored for companies based in Nunavut, as determined by the funding body. The focus is on supporting regional development within the territory.
- Registered employers located within Nunavut.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are as follows:
- Eligibility of the employer to operate in Nunavut
- Demonstrated commitment to creating local employment opportunities
- Potential economic impact on the community
- Alignment with the values and priorities of the Department of Family Services
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Additional information is vital for applicants of the Grant for Nunavut Employers to consider:
- The reimbursement is conditional on the successful completion of the training program by the trainee.
- Employers must have a clear training plan in place to be eligible.
- There may be a cap on the total amount of funding an employer can receive per year.
- The reimbursement process might require detailed documentation of training expenses and outcomes.
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