Urban/Hometown Green Team Program

For further information and assistance on the Green Team Program, Applicants can contact:
Municipal Relations - Community Development Branch
6-800 Portage Ave., Winnipeg MB R3G 0N4
Ph: 204-945-0901 or 1-800-282-8069
Fax: 204-948-4042

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Youth aged 15-29 years who are interested in Green Team jobs are asked to apply directly with organizations that have received funding through the program. A full list of current employers should be posted by the end of May 2023 under the Urban/Hometown Green Team program at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/bldgcomm/index.html. Youth can also look for other employment opportunities at https://www.gov.mb.ca/jec/syeo/index.html.

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All projects that offer youth employment opportunities will be considered for funding, except: projects to be carried out on First Nation Reserve lands; projects proposing any type of advocacy or solicitation of funds; and projects that include lifeguarding, swimming instruction and pool maintenance duties.

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Youth aged 15 to 29 years, resident in Manitoba and legally entitled to work in Canada who have a valid Social Insurance Number and a certificate of completion for the Young Worker Readiness Certificate course if 15 years of age. Consult the Program Guidelines for full details.

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Applications from eligible Applicants are considered as resources allow and are based on program priorities. Funding is not guaranteed even if an Applicant was approved for a Green Team grant in a previous year.

Priorities for the 2023 summer season are focused on community based organizations and municipal governments that can offer full-time employment opportunities for youth, on projects that support Covid-19 response and recovery efforts, and on projects that can demonstrate community need and partnerships.

Applicants are encouraged to seek out other funding sources to help them delivery their projects. Other potential resources for community-based organizations can be found at:

• https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/business/index.html for other provincial programs.
• https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html for the federal government Canada Summer Jobs program.

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Applicants will be notified via e-mail as soon as the information is available.

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Additional information on Public Health Orders respecting physical distancing requirements, can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/soe.html

Organizations can also call Manitoba Government Inquiry at 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.

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Workers Compensation coverage is required to apply for funding under the Green Team Program. Applicants can open a Workers Compensation account once they are notified on the status of their funding request and can apply for that coverage to include Green Team employees only. For more information, visit: www.wcb.mb.ca.

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For the current Manitoba minimum wage rate, visit www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/index.html.

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Non-profit organizations, education authorities and Northern Affairs Community Councils are reimbursed at the minimum wage rate plus 4% vacation allowance and CPP/EI remittances and up to $250 in support costs for each approved Green Team employee up to the total grant approved.

Municipal governments are reimbursed at half the minimum wage rate, 4% vacation allowance and CPP/EI remittances and up to $125 in support costs for each approved Green Team employee on a 50/50 cost-shared basis up to the total grant approved.

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Green Team reimburses up to the Manitoba minimum wage rate plus 4% vacation pay. Applicants who choose to pay more than that amount are responsible for those additional costs.

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Green Team reimburses up to the Manitoba minimum wage rate plus 4% vacation pay. Organizations who choose to pay more than that amount would be responsible for those additional costs. A Green Team employee can act as the supervisor for other Green Team employees as long as they receive adequate direction from the organization they are working for and are at least 18 years of age.

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All eligible Employee Profile Forms can be back dated to May 1, 2023. An approval e-mail will be sent for all approved employees.

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Support costs are to help cover expenses such as: criminal record and child abuse registry checks; personal protective equipment; project materials; and Workers’ Compensation coverage. Receipts and other supporting documentation are required to claim for support costs.

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Non-profit organizations, education authorities and Northern Affairs Community Councils will be provided with an advance payment of 65% of the total grant approved once an Employee Profile form has been approved by the Department. The remaining up to 35% of approved grant funding will be reimbursed at the conclusion of the project following the submission of a Claim for Reimbursement form. 

Municipal governments will be reimbursed at the conclusion of the project following the submission of a Claim for Reimbursement form.

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Applicants are required to send in a Claim for Reimbursement form on or before November 1, 2023.

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