Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : October 10, 2023
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Government of Alberta
Status
Open
Overview
Eligible Indigenous organizations could receive a grant to assist unemployed or under-employed individuals with skills training and work experience.
Eligibility criteria
- Eligible applicants are Indigenous organizations, including:
- First Nations on or off reserve, Tribal or regional organizations
- Métis on or off Settlements, Métis representative groups
- other Indigenous organizations and employers
- Eligible training participants are Indigenous individuals who are:
- unemployed or under-employed
- in need of and able to benefit from skills training to obtain and maintain employment
- other requirements as determined by the partners
Who is eligible
- First Nations on or off reserve
- Tribal or regional organizations
- Métis on or off Settlements
- Métis representative groups
- Other Indigenous organizations and employers
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous organizations
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees
- Books and learning materials
- Training supplies
- Transportation costs related to training
- Childcare costs during training
- Other eligible expenses determined by the partnership
Eligible projects & activities
- Projects designed in partnership with employers and other partners
- Customized training projects based on participant and industry needs
- Formal training, such as occupational training
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations on or off reserve
- Tribal or regional organizations
- Métis on or off Settlements
- Métis representative groups
- Other Indigenous organizations and employers
Evaluation & selection criteria
- Alignment with the program objectives
- Capacity of the organization to deliver the project
- Quality of the proposed project design and implementation plan
- Impact on Indigenous individuals and communities
- Partnerships and collaboration with employers and other organizations
How to apply
- Review the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program Guidelines
- Contact the Indigenous Partnership team at [email protected] for more information on developing a proposal
- Submit a project proposal
Additional information
- Project proposals should be designed in partnership with employers and other relevant stakeholders.
- Proposals should focus on meeting the needs of Indigenous individuals for long-term employment success.
- Training participants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the program guidelines.
- Organizations should ensure that their proposals align with the objectives of the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program.
- Proposals should be comprehensive and clearly demonstrate how the project will benefit Indigenous communities and individuals.
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