Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations (primary focus) - Social enterprises - Indigenous organizations and communities - Local government entities and municipalities - Educational institutions (colleges, training centers) - Private sector employers (in partnership with eligible organizations) Note: Private for-profit companies must partner with an eligible non-profit organization to access funding. ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Duration: 52 weeks of project delivery - Funding Structure: Grant-based (non-repayable) - Grant Size: Varies by project scope; typically covers direct program delivery costs - Matching Requirements: May require cost-sharing or in-kind contributions (verify with program administrator) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant funding - Geographic Focus: Northwest Territories only ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Participant Wages/Stipends during work experience or employment periods - Skills Development Programming (training, instruction, curriculum delivery) - Work Experience Supervision and Coordination - Job Placement Support and Employment Services - Program Administration and Project Management (within reasonable limits) - Equipment and Tools directly related to skills training - Workplace Safety Training and Certification ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Structure: Must include either a work experience component OR guarantee employment at project completion - Skills Development: May be incorporated into work experience projects - Timeline: Projects cannot exceed 52 weeks of delivery - Participant Tracking: Ongoing monitoring of participant progress and employment outcomes - Employment Guarantee: Projects emphasizing employment must demonstrate secure job placements - Reporting Requirements: Regular progress reports and final outcome documentation required - Local Benefit: Activities must provide tangible economic/employment benefits to Northwest Territories communities - Compliance: Adherence to employment standards, labor laws, and program guidelines mandatory