How much funding can be received?

Access funding for up to 52 weeks to deliver local activities, which either include a work experience component, or guarantee employment at the end of the project.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides diverse funding options for supporting project-related expenses, fostering skill development, and creating meaningful employment opportunities. The financial support is customizable based on the project's scope and alignment with program objectives.

Funding covers wages for supervisors involved in the project.
Support is available for project overhead costs necessary for implementation.
Eligible expenses include supplies and equipment rentals needed for the project.
License fees required for project activities may be financed.
Administrative costs essential to the project's operations can be funded.
Tuition or course costs for skills development components are covered.
There is flexibility in approved funding amounts, with no maximum limit specified, contingent on regional budget availability and approvals.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports projects that provide unemployed individuals with work experience and training to help them secure long-term employment. Eligible initiatives often include a combination of skills training and guaranteed employment or work experience opportunities.

Group skills training such as literacy and numeracy programs.
Upgrading programs for enhancing existing skills.
Workplace essential skills development initiatives.
Life skills training programs.
Employment readiness programs to prepare individuals for the job market.
Pre-employment training courses tailored to various industries.
Skill-specific training programs designed to meet local demand.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 45,000

Launch a literacy and numeracy program for immigrants

$ 36,000

Establish an employment readiness program for at-risk youth

$ 52,000

Create a workplace essential skills program for young adults

$ 27,000

Create a life skills training program for unemployed adults

$ 43,000

Develop a skills-specific training program for artisans

$ 30,000

Implement a pre-employment training course for individuals with disabilities

Eligibility criteria of the Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the type of organization and community involvement in the proposed project.

The applicant must be a board, agency, municipal government, Indigenous organization, non-profit group, business, employer/employee association, or post-secondary institution.
The project proposal must have a minimum of two community partners.
Each partner must represent a different community component, such as a Municipality, Indigenous Governments, or an Employer.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicant organizations include boards, agencies, municipal governments, Indigenous organizations, non-profit groups, businesses, employer/employee associations, and post-secondary institutions.

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. Eligibility criteria exclude for-profit businesses and private enterprises.

For-profit businesses
Private enterprises

Eligible expenses

The Job Creation Partnership program supports projects that provide work experience and training for unemployed individuals to enhance their employability. Eligible projects must incorporate group skills training and foster partnerships across different community components.

Literacy and numeracy training.
Educational upgrading sessions.
Workplace essential skills development.
Life skills workshops.
Employment readiness programs.
Pre-employment training courses.
Skill-specific training programs.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to organizations within the Northwest Territories region of Canada. It is tailored to communities and partners operating within this geographical boundary.

Organizations located in the Beaufort Delta region.
Entities operating in the Dehcho region.
Groups based in the North Slave region.
Initiatives launched in the Sahtu region.
Projects within the South Slave - Fort Smith area.
Programs situated in the South Slave - Hay River area.

Eligibility criteria of the Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories program

The Job Creation Partnership grant has evaluation and selection criteria that include the following:

Alignment of the project with the program goals and objectives
Demonstrated need for the project in the community
Feasibility and sustainability of the project
Clear plan for training and skills development
Involvement of at least two community partners representing different components

How to apply to the Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories program

Contact Regional Service Centre

Identify the respective Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Regional Service Centre based on your location.
Reach out via phone or email to express interest in the Job Creation Partnership program.
Request an official application form and any specific guidance or requirements needed for submission.

Develop Proposal

Draft a comprehensive project proposal incorporating key elements such as purpose, benefits, and community impact.
Ensure inclusion of all relevant costs: wages, overheads, equipment, and other eligible expenses.
Establish partnerships with at least two community organizations from different sectors (e.g., Municipality, Indigenous Governments).

Submission of Application

Gather all necessary documents, including the completed application and supporting materials.
Submit the full application package to the identified ECE Regional Service Centre.
Confirm receipt of your application with the centre for record-keeping and follow-up purposes.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The program supports projects with both work experience and training elements to secure long-term employment for participants.
Regional budget availability and approvals determine the funding provided.
Organizations must partner with a minimum of two community partners representing different community components.

Contact Government of the Northwest Territories

8678745050

Apply to this program

Money for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories