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LITE Job Partner Program
Partnership support for employment-focused projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Overview
LITE Job Partner Program supports partnerships that create employment and learning opportunities for people facing barriers to success. It is available for collaborations with charities, non-profits, social enterprises, volunteer organizations, and small businesses in Winnipeg.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employment and entrepreneurial skill development partnerships.
- Job experience and learning opportunity initiatives.
- Community economic development collaborations supporting employment.
Documents Needed
- Organization information
- Compatibility details
- Collaboration areas of interest
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Non-profit organizations
- Social enterprises
- Volunteer organizations
- Small businesses
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not based in Winnipeg.
- Entities that are not registered as a charity, non-profit, or for-profit business.
Eligible expenses
- Wages for participants in eligible social enterprise initiatives.
- Small jobs created for participants through partner activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Winnipeg
Selection criteria
- Compatibility with LITE's mission and partnership model.
- Clear social-good outcome linked to employment or economic development.
- Ability to collaborate and report on partnership-based activities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the partnership requirements
- Check that your organization is based in Winnipeg and fits the listed organization types.
- Confirm that your partnership idea supports employment-related outcomes.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill out the Organization Information section.
- Complete the Compatibility section.
- Complete the Collaboration Areas of Interest section.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Use the online form linked on the application page to send your submission.
- Allow about 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete the form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are completed through an online form.
- LITE reviews the submitted partnership information.
- Selected partners may be contacted for collaboration.
Additional information
- Applicants must agree to be listed as a LITE Job Partner in communications.
- Partners are expected to report on impacts and outcomes.
- Partners may be asked to share stories and participate in social media promotion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the LITE Job Partner Program Program
What is the LITE Job Partner Program?
LITE Job Partner Program supports partnerships that create employment and learning opportunities for people facing barriers to success. It is available for collaborations with charities, non-profits, social enterprises, volunteer organizations, and small businesses in Winnipeg.
Who is eligible for the LITE Job Partner Program program?
To be eligible for the LITE Job Partner Program program, you must:
Based in Winnipeg
Registered organization or business
Employment-focused social outcome
What expenses are eligible under LITE Job Partner Program?
Employment and entrepreneurial skill development partnerships.
Job experience and learning opportunity initiatives.
Community economic development collaborations supporting employment.
Who can I contact for more information about the LITE Job Partner Program?
You can contact Local Investment Toward Employment Inc. (LITE).
Where is the LITE Job Partner Program available?
The LITE Job Partner Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the LITE Job Partner Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
LITE Job Partner Program is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the LITE Job Partner Program?
LITE Job Partner Program is funded by Local Investment Toward Employment Inc. (LITE)