Income Support Program
Eligible Participants
- Six Nations Band Member
- Individuals must be registered with Grand River Employment and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
- Individuals will provide a resume to G.R.E.A.T. at the discretion of the Programs and Services Officer (PSO), after assessment has been completed.
Training Allowances
Training allowances depend on a participant’s circumstances. However, there are maximums as per G.R.E.A.T. policy.
Allowances are paid at a weekly rate based upon a minimum 25 hours per week and the client's attendance while in a training course.
Training Allowances are paid based on a bi-weekly schedule, with a one- (1) week holdback made through direct deposit.
Dependant Care Allowance
While on training, a participant may qualify for a dependant care allowance to pay for supervised care of dependants. The amount will depend on the number of dependants needing care and the number of hours of supervision required. Childcare will be adjusted based on the Client’s actual attendance at training.
Living-Away-From-Home Allowance
Participants may qualify for an allowance of up to $40 per day or $200 per week for the first two-(2) weeks of training to establish living arrangements. For the remainder of the training a participant may receive up to $25 per day or $125 per week. The individual applying for this allowance must be maintaining two (2) residences.
Commuting Allowance
The following rates are applicable to Six Nations Reserve Residents while in a training program and commuting:
- On reserve $15/wk
- To Brantford $20/wk
- To Hamilton $25/wk
Other commuting distances are calculated at a rate of $0.075 km to a maximum of $125 per week or a monthly bus pass if required.
Travel Assistance
Travel assistance may be provided when an individual is required to relocate to the training site over a long distance. A travel allowance of $.10 per km is available to reach the training site, to return home at the end of the training and to travel home and return over the Christmas holiday season. The assistance may also be provided for individuals to take on temporary employment outside of commuting distance.
Parking Costs
Where parking fees are charged at the training site a participant may receive funding based on the receipts submitted to the PSO. Once established this fee will be included as a part of the training allowance.
Mandatory Course Related Costs
Training courses may require a participant to purchase items over and above those covered by course tuition. These may include equipment, clothing, starting tool kits, etc. Funding may be available on a per participant basis to cover mandatory costs as stipulated by the institution, supporting documentation is required.
Training Outside of Canada
- Participants may be eligible for training program assistance to attend training courses outside of Canada only when no similar or equivalent training course is offered in Canada.
- Participants may be eligible for course costs (tuition) up to comparable course costs in Canada.
- Allowances and tuition may be provided in Canadian funds and the individual will be responsible for paying the remaining amount of tuition caused by the Canadian/US currency rate difference.
Workshops and Seminars
Employed Individuals may be eligible to receive up to a maximum of $450 to cover workshop and/or seminar fees. No travel costs will be provided.
Eligible Participants must demonstrate in writing how the workshop and/or seminar will benefit their career and a letter of support must be provided from their supervisor on indicating the requirement of the individual to attend based on training plans and/or results of an evaluation.
Self-Employed Individuals may be eligible to receive up to a maximum of $450 to cover workshop and/or seminar fees. No travel costs will be provided. Self-Employed participants must demonstrate in writing how the workshop and/or seminar will benefit their career, business and the community.
