Grant for Nunavut Employers

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.

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.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

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

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

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

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.