Stratégie emploi et compétences jeunesse ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses and corporations - Non-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Industry associations - Post-secondary institutions (colleges, universities) - Training and skills development organizations - Employer consortiums or partnerships - Organizations with demonstrated capacity to deliver youth employment and skills programs across multiple provinces/territories Geographic Requirements: - Applicants must operate or have partnerships in 3 or more provinces/territories ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Annual Grant: $5,000,000 CAD per year - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant - Funding Structure: Project-based funding with annual allocation potential - Cost-Sharing: Typically requires matching contributions or leveraged funds (specific ratio dependent on applicant type and project scope—verify with program guidelines) - Duration: Multi-year funding available (typical 3-5 year project periods) - Payment Method: Contributions paid based on milestone achievement and expense claim submissions ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Youth Wages/Salaries: Direct employment costs for hired young workers - Skills Training: Curriculum development and delivery of competency-based training programs - Mentorship Programs: Costs associated with pairing youth with experienced professionals - Equipment & Tools: Technology and equipment necessary for skills development - Program Delivery: Instructor/trainer salaries and instructional materials - Assessment & Certification: Competency evaluation and credential recognition - Indigenous Youth Initiatives: Programs targeting Indigenous youth employment - Accessibility Supports: Accommodations for youth with barriers to employment - Administrative Costs: Program management (capped percentage of total budget) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones Key Requirements: - Project must serve youth (typically 15-30 years old; specific age range per program stream) - Multi-provincial/territorial delivery mandatory (minimum 3 jurisdictions) - Clear, measurable skills outcomes and employment targets required - Vulnerable or underrepresented youth priority (Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, rural youth, etc.) **