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SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP)
Paid rural municipal administration internship program
Funding available
$ 17,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program supports rural municipalities in Saskatchewan through 52-week paid internships that train and mentor selected interns in municipal administration. Selected host rural municipalities receive funding to help cost share intern salaries and support professional certification pathways.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Train and mentor selected interns in Municipal Administration.
- Provide 52-week paid internship placements in rural municipalities across Saskatchewan.
- Offer hands-on training in municipal administration.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Rural municipalities
- Potential interns
Eligible expenses
- Intern’s salary
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural municipalities across Saskatchewan
How to apply
- Submit applications by e-mail, fax, or mail to SARM.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP) Program
What is the SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP)?
SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program supports rural municipalities in Saskatchewan through 52-week paid internships that train and mentor selected interns in municipal administration. Selected host rural municipalities receive funding to help cost share intern salaries and support professional certification pathways.
How much funding can be received?
SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP) Funds up to $17,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP) program?
To be eligible for the SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP) program, you must:
Rural municipalities and potential interns can apply.
Intern candidates must be interested in rural municipal administration and prefer office work.
What expenses are eligible under SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP)?
Train and mentor selected interns in Municipal Administration.
Provide 52-week paid internship placements in rural municipalities across Saskatchewan.
Offer hands-on training in municipal administration.
Who can I contact for more information about the SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP)?
You can contact Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) by email at sarm@sarm.ca or by phone at 306.757.3577.
Where is the SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP) available?
The SARM — Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP) program is available the province of Saskatchewan.