Wage Subsidy Program
Northwest Territories Government, Education, Culture and Employment Northwest Territories
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Funding amount
up to $30,500
Deadline
Rolling, apply anytime
Region
Northwest Territories
Funder type
Provincial Government
For
Nonprofits & businesses
Eligible organizations
Registered businesses, Industry associations, Local housing authorities, Non-government organizations, Indigenous organizations, Local governments, Municipal governments, Indigenous governments
About this program
Provides funding to employers to hire NWT residents with minimal work experience and education by offsetting the cost of hiring and training. Maximum $30,000 in wage subsidies plus $500 in special equipment costs per client, with employers required to contribute a minimum of 20% toward wages/benefits.
What this program funds
The Northwest Territories Government, Education, Culture and Employment administers the Wage Subsidy Program, which provides funding to employers in the Northwest Territories to hire NWT residents with minimal work experience and education. The program offsets the cost of hiring and training by subsidizing wages.
Eligible applicants include registered businesses, industry associations, local housing authorities, non-government organizations, Indigenous organizations, local governments, municipal governments, and Indigenous governments operating in the Northwest Territories.
The program provides up to $30,000 in wage subsidies per client, plus up to $500 for special equipment costs, for a maximum of $30,500 per client. Employers must contribute a minimum of 20 percent toward wages and benefits.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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