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LITE Jobs
Short-term honorariums for low-income job experiences
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Springboard Jobs provides short-term honorariums to help people living on very low income fill an income gap. It supports partner organizations offering job experiences of 2 to 28 hours per participant, with payments up to $350.
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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
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term job experiences for participants living on very low income.
- Activities that help fill an income gap in a safe way.
Documents Needed
- Completed Springboard Job Fund application form.
- Organizational reporting records.
- Participant information form.
- Anonymous participant survey.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Approved partner organizations
- Non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not approved partner organizations.
- Groups seeking funding for multi-week programs.
Eligible expenses
- Honorariums for participant job experiences.
- Payments made by cheque to the partner organization, or grocery gift cards if preferred.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Multi-week programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Winnipeg’s central communities
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Approved partner organization status.
- Clarity of job tasks, estimated hours, and community benefits.
- Completion of required reporting from previous funding rounds.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm partner status
- Make sure the recipient organization is an approved partner organization.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather the job tasks, estimated hours, and community benefits.
- Review the required reporting before applying.
- Step 3: Complete the form
- Fill out the Springboard Job Fund application form online.
- Step 4: Submit reporting materials
- Maintain records and submit the required organizational and participant reports.
- Provide the anonymous participant survey as part of the honorarium process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and funds are released periodically, pending approval.
- Partners must submit required reporting before applying again.
- Approved organizations are responsible for health and safety protocols and participant supervision.
Additional information
- Applicants should review the required reporting before applying.
- LITE staff can train NPOs to deliver the participant survey.
- Partners may access the fund multiple times in a fiscal year.
- By accepting funds, the organization assumes responsibility for health and safety protocols and supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions about the LITE Jobs Program
What is the LITE Jobs?
Springboard Jobs provides short-term honorariums to help people living on very low income fill an income gap. It supports partner organizations offering job experiences of 2 to 28 hours per participant, with payments up to $350.
Who is eligible for the LITE Jobs program?
To be eligible for the LITE Jobs program, you must:
Approved partner organization
Clear job tasks and hours
Required reporting capacity
What expenses are eligible under LITE Jobs?
Short-term job experiences for participants living on very low income.
Activities that help fill an income gap in a safe way.
Who can I contact for more information about the LITE Jobs?
You can contact Local Investment Toward Employment Inc. (LITE).
Where is the LITE Jobs available?
The LITE Jobs program is available the province of Manitoba.
Who are the financial supporters of the LITE Jobs?
LITE Jobs is funded by Local Investment Toward Employment Inc. (LITE)