Municipal Affairs
June 17, 2016

Supporting Strong Communities

Applications Now Available for Community Enhancement Employment Program

The Provincial Government is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations and local governments that wish to sponsor projects funded by the Community Enhancement and Employment Program (CEEP).

"We recognize the importance of providing funding for work opportunities and enhancement projects for communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. This $4.7 million investment will help residents qualify for employment insurance benefits, if necessary, and help them develop new skills by working on projects that improve their communities."
- The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs

The Community Enhancement Employment Program provides funding to eligible sponsors, including 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.

"This program provides a great opportunity for communities to complete projects that contribute to tourism development, economic development, community and municipal infrastructure, and community services. I encourage sponsors to apply to take advantage of this program."
- Minister Joyce

Applications for the 2016-17 Community Enhancement Employment Program are available on the Department of Municipal Affairs website at: www.ma.gov.nl.ca/emp_support/ceep.html. They can also be obtained by e-mailing employmentsupport@gov.nl.ca or by calling 1-866-508-5500. The deadline for receipt of applications is July 29, 2016.

QUICK FACTS:

    • Budget 2016 includes $4.7 million for the Community Enhancement Employment Program (CEEP).
    • CEEP helps residents develop new skills and qualify for employment insurance.
    • The program funds projects that enhance communities and contribute to tourism development, economic development, community and municipal infrastructure, and community services.
    • The deadline for receipt of applications is July 29, 2016.

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    Media contacts:

    Heather May
    Director of Communications
    Department of Municipal Affairs
    709-729-1983, 697-5061
    heathermay@gov.nl.ca

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