Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories

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?

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.

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

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.