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Grant for Nunavut Employers (GNE)

Government of Nunavut — Department of Family Services (Career Development Division)
Maximum Funding
Two-thirds of eligible training costs per trainee (reimbursed...
Continuous intake subject to eligibility criteria and budget availability
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Varies
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Co-Funding
67%
Grant for Nunavut Employers (GNE) provides up to Two-thirds of eligible training costs per trainee (reimbursed on successful completion of training); no maximum stated on the official page. Nunavut grant that reimburses employers for two-thirds of the eligible cost of training or professional development for Nunavummiut, where the training leads to a new position, a promotion, increased pay within the organization, or regular employment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Nunavut grant that reimburses employers for two-thirds of the eligible cost of training or professional development for Nunavummiut, where the training leads to a new position, a promotion, increased pay within the organization, or regular employment. Open to registered Nunavut-based employers, municipalities and societies.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a registered Nunavut-based employer
  • Have a position available for the trainee to advance into after training
  • Be able to contribute at least one-third of the total eligible training expenses
  • Training must lead to a new position, a promotion, increased pay within the organization, or regular employment
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Two-thirds of eligible training costs per trainee (reimbursed on successful completion of training); no maximum stated on the official page
Type
Grant
Level
Territorial
Co-Funding
Up to 67% of eligible costs
Deadline
Continuous intake subject to eligibility criteria and budget availability

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Deadline
Ongoing
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Required Documents 4

Application form (from the Career Development Division)
Training plan and cost estimates
Proof of Nunavut employer registration
Confirmation of the position the trainee will advance into

Deadline Notes

Ongoing intake; funding is subject to availability and is paid as a reimbursement to the employer on successful completion of the training. Contact [email protected] or your regional Career Development office for application forms.

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