The Provincial Government is now accepting applications for the Community Enhancement Employment Program. Not-for-profit organizations and local governments that wish to sponsor projects funded by the program are eligible to apply.

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 420 hours in order to become eligible for employment insurance benefits.

Applications for the 2021-22 Community Enhancement Employment Program from the are available here. Applicants can also email employmentsupport@gov.nl.ca or call toll free 1-866-508-5500.

The deadline for receipt of applications is July 30, 2021.

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“The Community Enhancement Employment Program is a fantastic opportunity for individuals as well as communities and organizations. Programs like this are more important than ever as we move to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides residents with employment opportunities to improve their communities, often enhancing tourism and economic development, which is also a tremendous benefit to their home towns.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

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