Partner commitment letter – Funding to support skills development and training-to-employment for Indigenous people - Skills and Partnership Fund

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

[Partner’s Letterhead]
[Date]
[Partner Name]
[Street Address]
[Community, Province/Territory Postal Code]

To [Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) Applicant Organization]:

On behalf of [Partner Name], I am pleased to send this letter of commitment to [SPF Applicant Organization].

The [Partner Name] commits to the following role in the proposed project: [please clearly describe the partner's role in the proposed project].

The [Partner Name] is pleased to confirm a financial contribution of $X comprised of a cash contribution of $X, provided directly to the project, and an in-kind contribution of $X. the value of the in-kind contribution has been calculated as follows: [provide a breakdown of the in-kind contributions; examples of value calculations are provided below]:

• Wages, MERCs and Benefits for an Administrative Assistant: $35,000 per year x 2 years = $70,000
• Project office rent: $3,000 per month x 2 years = $72,000
• Participant wage subsidies: 20 participants x $10 per hour x 80 hours = $16,000
• Half of the $10,000 per participant tuition rate: 20 participants x $5,000 = $100,000]

[If applicable:] The [Partner Name] will also provide employment opportunities for participants who successfully complete the required training and meet the necessary standards, as specified in the [SPF Applicant Organization's] proposal:

[Xx] jobs as [position title]
[Xx] jobs as [position title]
[Xx] jobs as [position title]

[If applicable (employer partners only):] The [Partner Name] commits to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace for participants and improving Indigenous cultural awareness within the organization.

We look forward to participating in the development and promotion of this project.

Sincerely,

[Signature]
[Name and title of person authorized to make financial and human resource commitments on behalf of the partner]