Grant for Nunavut Employers

Finding and developing skilled local talent can be a challenge for employers in Nunavut, especially when training costs make it difficult to invest in long-term workforce development. The Grant for Nunavut Employers is designed to ease that burden by helping organizations train and upskill Nunavummiut for meaningful employment outcomes. Delivered by the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Family Services, this program supports employers across various industries who want to build capacity within their teams while creating clear pathways to advancement for local workers.

Through this grant, employers can receive non-repayable funding to offset a significant portion of eligible training or professional development expenses. Support is typically structured to reimburse up to roughly two-thirds of approved costs once the training has been successfully completed. The focus is on practical outcomes, such as preparing an employee for a new role, supporting a promotion, increasing wages within the organization, or transitioning someone into regular employment. This makes the program particularly valuable for employers with defined roles to fill and a commitment to growing talent from within their community.

Funding levels vary depending on the scope of the training project, and applications are generally accepted on an ongoing basis, subject to available funding. For Nunavut employers considering investing in employee development, learning more about how this grant works can help determine whether it fits your hiring and growth plans.