Support for Persons with Disabilities

Activities that support: 

• Persons with disabilities in overcoming barriers to participation in the Eeyou Istchee labour market 

• Employers to hire persons with disabilities 

Participants that are: 

• At least 18 years of age or hold a Secondary School Diploma 

• Unemployed 

• For persons with disabilities, the number of hours worked per week depends on their health condition. 

• Must be completed by March 31 of the fiscal year in which funding is received 

• A maximum annual contribution of $35,000 per participant 

• Participant wages and mandatory employment related costs must be within maximum of $35,000 per year. 

• Accommodation costs such as building alterations and specialized equipment to support the participation of persons with disabilities 

• Travel expenses in accordance with CNG’s Business Travel Policy 

• Tuition, training plan development and coaching expenses at a maximum of $1000 per day. 

• Administration costs must not exceed 15% of the sub-total of the project’s expenditure before administration costs 

• Capital costs for the construction or purchase of a building 

• Expenses which would have otherwise been incurred by the Applicant 

• Capital expenses, such as computers and equipment, not related to the project 

• Expenses incurred before the application is submitted