Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Last Update: January 24, 2025
ON, Canada
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Government of Ontario
Status
Open
Overview of the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program
Access funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians, help their community and benefit their local economy.
Financing terms and conditions
The Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program provides financial assistance tailored to project needs, specifically focusing on generating effective work experience for unemployed individuals. The financing modalities aim to support both employers and participants to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Projects must be planned with a defined start and end date, ensuring financial contributions are applied within these timeframes.
- Financial assistance can be in the form of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits or direct funding from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
- Eligible project expenses might be covered, subject to the guidelines specified in the sponsor application guide.
- Support for participant payment is integrated through available options based on each participant's eligibility.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant is aimed at providing unemployed Ontarians with meaningful work experience through participation in community-benefitting projects. These activities are designed to enhance participants' employable skills and improve their prospects for long-term employment.
- Engagement in projects that provide significant work experience.
- Participation in activities outside the organization's normal operations.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 60,000
Creating an urban community garden employing recent high school graduates
$ 100,000
Renovating a community center while employing unemployed youth
$ 120,000
Building a local tech startup incubator for unemployed tech professionals
$ 65,000
Establishing a local farmers' market employing unemployed immigrants
$ 45,000
Digital literacy training for seniors with recent graduates as trainers
$ 75,000
Launching a volunteer program to match unemployed individuals with community needs
Eligibility criteria of the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program
Eligible employers, also known as sponsors, include specific organizational types and must adhere to certain project criteria to qualify for Ontario Job Creation Partnerships funding.
- The applicant must be one of the following: a not-for-profit organization, municipality, Indigenous council, institution, or organization, public health or educational institution, or a business.
- The project must provide meaningful work experience to participants.
- Project activities must not be part of the organization’s normal operations.
- The project must have a defined start and end date and must not exceed 52 weeks in duration.
Who is eligible?
Eligible employers, also known as sponsors, can apply for funding under the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program. Eligibility is open to not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous councils, institutions, and organizations, public health and educational institutions, and businesses. Unemployed Ontarians who meet certain criteria can apply to be participants in projects that aim to enhance employable skills and increase the chances of long-term employment.
Who is not eligible
Eligible employers for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program include businesses, non-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous councils, public health, and educational institutions. The program does not specify any types of companies that are ineligible for the grant.
Eligible expenses
This program is designed to provide unemployed Ontarians with meaningful work experience and skills enhancement through community-benefiting projects. These initiatives are sponsored by eligible employers and are distinct from the organization's normal operations.
- Projects providing meaningful work experience to unemployed individuals.
- Activities that contribute positively to the local community.
- Work-based initiatives with a clear start and end date, not exceeding 52 weeks.
- Projects specifically created and separate from day-to-day operations of an organization.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is intended for employers within Ontario who are capable of providing work experience opportunities to unemployed individuals. The program is focused on enhancing employability within the province by encouraging community-benefitting projects.
- Employers operating within the province of Ontario.
Eligibility criteria of the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program
The evaluation and selection criteria for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships grant include:
- Participants must gain meaningful work experience to increase their chances of finding long-term employment
- Projects must not exceed 52 weeks in duration
- Project activities must be distinct and not part of the organization's regular operations
- Activities must have a defined start and end date
How to apply to the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program
1
Request Appointment
Contact Employment Ontario to request an appointment with a service provider online or by phone.
2
Develop a Plan
Work with your employment service provider to develop a plan outlining your skills, career interests, and services needed to achieve your goals.
3
Identify Opportunities
Your employment service provider will identify suitable Ontario Job Creation Partnerships opportunities in your community.
4
Complete Application Form
If opportunities are available, complete the application form supplied by your employment service provider.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Projects must not include activities that are regular operations of the organization.
- The funding duration for any approved project is limited to a maximum of 52 weeks.
- Participants' work experience gained through the project should be meaningful and aim to improve long-term employability.
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