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First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program

Intake status unconfirmed

Wage help for mentored work placements of up to 11 months for First Nations and Inuit youth aged 15 to 30 who are out of school, unemployed or underemployed.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Nonprofits: up to 100% of minimum wage plus mandatory costs; private sector: up to 50%
Listed deadline
Yearly call for proposals; ask your ISC regional office
Who can apply
First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations, Nonprofits, Charities, Businesses, Libraries, archives and museums.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Pays for
Hiring students or youth, Paying people, Training or professional development

Who it's intended for

Details
First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations, nonprofits and private employers. Youth: First Nations ordinarily resident on reserve (or Inuit living outside their territory), aged 15-30. Placements end by March 31.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations, nonprofits and private employers. Youth: First Nations ordinarily resident on reserve (or Inuit living outside their territory), aged 15-30. Placements end by March 31.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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