Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business. It provides funding for projects that offer meaningful work experience to unemployed Ontarians. By participating, you can help your community and boost the local economy.
Why Apply?
- Funding for Projects: Receive financial support for projects that are not part of your normal operations.
- Community Impact: Contribute to your community by providing valuable work experience.
- Defined Timeline: Projects have a clear start and end date, lasting no longer than 52 weeks.
Benefits for Your Business
- Government-Backed Financing: Secure funding that is supported by the government, ensuring reliability.
- Skill Development: Enhance the skills of participants, which can benefit your business in the long run.
- Economic Boost: Improve your local economy by creating job opportunities.
Applying is straightforward, and the program is designed to be accessible. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your business while making a positive impact on your community.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- There are no repayment terms or interest rates. The funds provided through this grant do not need to be repaid.
Eligible Expenses:
- Salaries and wages for participants
- Materials and supplies directly related to the project
- Travel costs essential for the project
- Administrative costs directly associated with the project
Ineligible Expenses:
- Regular operational costs of your business
- Capital expenditures such as purchasing equipment or property
- Costs incurred before the project start date
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant.
Qualifications
- Must be a not-for-profit organization, municipality, Indigenous council, institution, or organization, public health or educational institution, or a business.
- Project activities must provide meaningful work experience.
- Project activities must not be part of the organization’s normal operations.
- Project activities must have a defined start and end date.
Projects must not be longer than 52 weeks.
Disqualifications:
- Projects that are part of the organization’s normal operations.
- Projects that exceed 52 weeks in duration.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive funding for projects that provide work experience to unemployed Ontarians. This not only helps your community but also boosts the local economy.
You can use this funding to create projects that add valuable work experience to participants' resumes, develop their skills, and increase their chances of finding long-term employment. The projects must have a clear start and end date and cannot be part of your normal operations. They can last up to 52 weeks.
By participating, your business benefits from financial support while contributing to the community. This is a great way to get help with your projects and make a positive impact at the same time.
Program Steps
Request an Appointment:
- Schedule an appointment with a service provider online or contact Employment Ontario.
Develop a Plan:
- Work with your employment service provider to create a plan that outlines your skills, career interests, and the services needed to reach your goals.
Identify Opportunities:
- Your employment service provider will identify suitable Ontario Job Creation Partnerships opportunities available in your community.
Prepare Documentation:
- Gather the necessary documents to complete your application. These may include:
- Proof of Ontario residency
- Proof of unemployment status
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
- Employment Insurance (EI) claim details or proof of EI benefit period ending within the past 5 years
- Proof of employee premiums paid in at least three of the previous 10 years (with earnings of at least $2,000 each year)
- Proof of receiving the Employment Insurance Emergency Response Benefit within the previous 60 months
- Gather the necessary documents to complete your application. These may include:
Complete the Application Form:
- If opportunities are available, your employment service provider will supply an application form. Complete this form with accurate and detailed information.
Submit the Application:
- Submit your completed application form along with the required documentation to your employment service provider.
Await Confirmation:
- Wait for confirmation from your employment service provider regarding the status of your application and any next steps.
Receive Payment:
- If your application is approved, you will be paid through either Employment Insurance (EI) benefits or financial assistance from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.