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Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream
Supports Indigenous employment and skills development initiatives
Funding available
$ 70,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous-led labour market and employment training initiatives for urban and non-affiliated Indigenous communities. It funds career services, skills development, wrap-around supports, and organizational capacity building, with up to $70,000,000 per year available per initial recipient.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employment services, career development, and outreach for Indigenous clients.
- Training, skills development, and employment support activities.
- Wrap-around supports and wellness services that remove barriers to employment.
- Capacity-building, partnerships, research, and employer-linkage initiatives.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit Indigenous-controlled organizations.
- For-profit Indigenous-controlled organizations.
- Indigenous organizations, including band councils and tribal councils.
- Indigenous governments, including modern treaty and self-government entities.
- Provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies, and Crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Staff wages, benefits, and mandatory employment-related costs.
- Training, professional development, and professional fees.
- Participant costs, travel, transportation, and wrap-around supports.
- Marketing, communications, materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Overhead and administrative support costs.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program priorities and objectives.
- Ability to improve skills and employment outcomes.
- Organizational capacity and readiness to deliver services.
- For new recipients, results of the joint capacity readiness assessment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed through negotiations and, for new recipients, a capacity readiness assessment.
- Funding decisions are made by the Minister.
- Agreement terms specify reporting requirements and payment conditions.
- Final payment is issued after eligible expenditures are finalized and reviewed.
Additional information
- Funding is provided through contribution agreements.
- Applications from new recipients involve a joint capacity readiness assessment.
- Project changes may require additional approvals.
- Final reports on results are required.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream Program
What is the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream?
This program supports Indigenous-led labour market and employment training initiatives for urban and non-affiliated Indigenous communities. It funds career services, skills development, wrap-around supports, and organizational capacity building, with up to $70,000,000 per year available per initial recipient.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $70,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream program, you must:
Eligible Indigenous or public-sector recipient.
Non-commercial purpose for for-profit applicants.
Project supports program objectives.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream?
Employment services, career development, and outreach for Indigenous clients.
Training, skills development, and employment support activities.
Wrap-around supports and wellness services that remove barriers to employment.
Capacity-building, partnerships, research, and employer-linkage initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream available?
The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program — Urban and non-affiliated labour market stream is a Grant and Funding