Partenariats pour la création d'emplois Territoires du Nord-Ouest ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses operating in the Northwest Territories - Non-profit organizations and community groups based in the Northwest Territories - Social enterprises and cooperative organizations - Indigenous-led organizations and businesses - Educational institutions (colleges, training centers) - Organizations with established operational capacity and employment infrastructure - Entities must have a physical presence or active operations in the Northwest Territories ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: Funding available for up to 52-week projects - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution/subsidy format) - Matching requirements: Varies by project type and organization size (verify with program administrator) - Payment structure: Funds typically disbursed in tranches upon milestone achievement - Cost-sharing: Organizations may be required to contribute in-kind resources or financial co-investment ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee wages and salaries for participants in work experience programs - Training and skill development activities integrated into employment - Supervision and mentorship costs for work experience placements - Equipment and materials directly required for job training - Administrative costs associated with project delivery and participant support - Transportation and accommodation support for remote participants - Career counseling and job placement services - Activities designed to lead to sustainable employment outcomes ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project duration: Maximum 52-week funding period - Employment outcome requirement: Projects must guarantee or integrate work experience leading to actual employment - Participant eligibility: Must target local residents of the Northwest Territories - Reporting obligations: Regular progress reports on participant outcomes and employment placements - Budget compliance: Funds must be used exclusively for approved expenses; reallocation requires prior approval - Performance milestones: Tracking of participant employment rates and retention metrics - Accountability: Audit rights reserved by funder; financial records must be maintained - Timeline: Application deadlines and project start dates determined by annual intake cycles