June 27, 2014
Investing in Communities and Families
Applications Now Available for $5.7 Million Community Enhancement Employment Program
The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced today that the Provincial Government is now accepting applications from organizations interested in sponsoring projects funded under the Community Enhancement Employment Program.
“We recognize the value in providing work opportunities to the residents of rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Through the Community Enhancement Employment Program, $5.7 million is being invested to fund important enhancements to our communities, and also to provide assistance for residents in qualifying for employment insurance benefits.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Community Enhancement Employment Program provides funding to community-based organizations that sponsor and manage projects. Eligible sponsors include towns, Inuit community governments, regional municipalities, local service districts, community and economic development organizations and other non-profit organizations. Individuals can be employed for up to 400 hours in order to become eligible for employment insurance benefits.
“I strongly encourage community-based organizations to apply and to take full advantage of this program. In 2013, 234 projects received funding through the Community Enhancement Employment Program, resulting in employment for 1,503 individuals.”
- Minister Kent
Further information and applications for the 2014 Community Enhancement Employment Program can be found online at //miga.gov.nl.ca/emp_support/ceep.html or may be obtained by calling the Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs at 1-866-508-5500 or emailing employmentsupport@gov.nl.ca. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2014.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is announcing the launch of the 2014 Community Enhancement Employment Program.
- Budget 2014 provides a $5.7 million investment in the Community Enhancement Employment Program to support communities and residents throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Further information and applications for the 2014 Community Enhancement Employment Program can be found online at //miga.gov.nl.ca/emp_support/ceep.html or may be obtained by calling the Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs at 1-866-508-5500 or emailing employmentsupport@gov.nl.ca.
- The deadline for applications is August 1, 2014.
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Media contact:
| Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs 709-729-1983, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
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