Wage Subsidy Program

Government of Northwest Territories - Education, Culture and Employment Northwest Territories

Funding amount

up to $30,500

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Northwest Territories

Funder type

Territorial Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Registered businesses, Industry associations, Housing authorities, Non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, Indigenous governments, Municipal or local administrations

About this program

This program encourages employers to hire Northwest Territories residents with minimal work experience and education by subsidizing hiring and training costs for up to 52 weeks. A maximum of $30,000 in wage subsidies plus $500 for special equipment purchases is available per client, with employers required to contribute at least 20% of wages and benefits.

What this program funds

The Government of Northwest Territories Education, Culture and Employment operates a Wage Subsidy Program that reimburses employers for hiring and training costs when they employ Northwest Territories residents with limited work experience or education. The subsidy covers up to 52 weeks of employment.

Eligible applicants include registered businesses, industry associations, housing authorities, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, Indigenous governments, and municipal or local administrations operating in the Northwest Territories.

The program provides a maximum of $30,000 in wage subsidies per client, plus up to $500 for special equipment purchases, for a total of $30,500. Employers must contribute at least 20% of wages and benefits from their own resources.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

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Official program page Last verified September 7, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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