Municipal Affairs and Environment
June 22, 2017

Applications 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 Employment Program.

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.

Applications for the 2017-18 Community Enhancement Employment Program are available on the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment website at: www.mae.gov.nl.ca/emp_support/ceep.html. They can also be obtained by emailing employmentsupport@gov.nl.ca or by calling 1-866-508-5500. The deadline for receipt of applications is July 28, 2017.

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“Our government recognizes the importance of providing funding for work opportunities and enhancement projects for communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The Community Enhancement Employment Program gives residents the opportunity to develop new skills by working on projects that improve their communities, and enhance tourism and economic development. This $4.9 million investment will help individuals develop new skills by working on projects that improve their communities.”
Honourable Eddie Joyce
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment

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Learn More
CEEP Program: www.mae.gov.nl.ca/emp_support/ceep.html

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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Municipal Affairs and Environment
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

2017 06 22                              11:00 a.m.