grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Get up to $45,000 to cover 100% of the wages when you hire a recent Indigenous post-secondary graduate for a maximum of 2 years.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects and activities for this grant.
  • Hosting an Indigenous intern through the Indigenous Internship Program
  • Providing job placements for recent Indigenous post-secondary graduates
  • Offering on-the-job experience, skills development, and career opportunities
  • Supporting Indigenous economic and workforce development initiatives
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$45,000

Winnipeg
Engage an Indigenous graduate for a community outreach role.

$45,000

Vancouver
Hire an Indigenous Marketing Intern to develop a digital strategy.

$45,000

Toronto
Offer a job placement for an Indigenous IT support specialist.

$45,000

Montreal
Incorporate an Indigenous finance assistant into our team.

$45,000

Calgary
Provide an Indigenous post-secondary graduate a real estate internship.

$45,000

Ottawa
Recruit an Indigenous graduate as a graphic design intern.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) requires eligible Indigenous applicants to hold a post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably a university degree, completed within the last 3 years and be currently unemployed or underemployed, with legal eligibility to work in Canada.
  • Indigenous applicants must hold a post-secondary degree or diploma
  • Preference is given to those with a university degree
  • Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institute within the last 3 years
  • Indigenous applicant is currently unemployed or underemployed
  • Applicant must be legally eligible to work in Canada

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Host organizations eligible for the Indigenous Internship Program include:
  • Provincial and Federal government departments and agencies
  • Crown Corporations
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs)
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Indigenous communities and organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
  • Subsidizing wages for the intern
  • Training and development costs for the intern
  • Work-related expenses for the intern
  • Administrative costs related to hosting the intern

grant_single_labels|criteria

Evaluation and selection criteria for the Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) include:
  • Demonstrated interest in hosting an intern
  • Clear orientation and work plan for the intern
  • Potential knowledge and skill outcomes for the intern
  • Relevance to the organization's objectives
  • Preference for applicants with post-secondary degrees
  • Graduation within the last 3 years
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Potential host organizations should submit the following to JEDI:
    • A letter describing the organization’s interest in hosting an intern
    • An orientation plan for the intern
    • A work plan, including anticipated knowledge and skill outcomes for the intern
  • Step 2: Potential interns must submit:
    • An up-to-date resume detailing their skills and work experience
    • A cover letter explaining their interest in the program
  • Step 3: Submit all applications to JEDI’s Provincial Indigenous Employment Coordinator, Nisa Kennedy at: Nisa.Kennedy@jedinb.ca

grant_single_labels|documents

JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program

Apply to this program