The Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program provides funding to eligible groups to provide settlement services and language instruction. The purpose of MIIP is to facilitate the economic and social integration of immigrants in Manitoba. The program provides funding* and staff support under two components with the following objectives:

Immigrant settlement services

• to provide a continuum of direct settlement information and support
• to support services that meet identified needs and establish links between immigrants and the community

Adult English as an Additional Language services

• to provide a continuum of Adult EAL services that meet the needs of immigrants
• to support Adult EAL instruction in schools, workplaces and communities

Each program includes a delivery assistance component to enhance activities that support settlement and Adult EAL delivery and development.

* Funding is provided by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Manitoba Labour and Immigration.

Eligible activities
The following activities may be supported through funding, co-ordination and/or staff support in partnership with service providers.

Immigrant settlement services

• assessment, information provision, referral to services
• adjustment counselling and support
• orientation information: material/delivery
• interpretation and translation
• labour market preparation/placement support
• foreign credentials assessment
• settlement/integration volunteer programs
• community collaboration and bridging activities
• health, wellness and safety
• intercultural awareness
• delivery assistance: needs assessment, demonstration projects, training and professional development, support to development groups

Adult English as Additional Language services

• language assessment, information and referral to Adult EAL services
• information and referral to other services
• Adult EAL instruction
• English for specific purposes instruction
• community-based Adult EAL training
• workplace language and communication training
• program supports such as childminding, transportation and teacher aides
• Adult EAL volunteer programs
• materials and curriculum development and implementation
• delivery assistance: needs assessments, demonstration projects, training and professional development

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Who may apply?
Not-for-profit organizations, specialized settlement and Adult EAL service providers, educational institutions, business, industry and labour, municipal governments, government-regulated and government-funded bodies may apply for funding. To be eligible service provider must:

• demonstrate an effective service delivery model and/or
• provide evidence of expertise in specialized settlement or Adult EAL programs and/or
• show the project is needed and warranted

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Eligible costs
Funding is provided as a contribution towards total costs of a specific activity or service. The level of funding is determined by a proposed budget that identifies expenses, service-provider contributions and other sources of funding. Allowable costs include:

• salaries and wages
• benefits
• overhead costs

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Application process
Applications will be received on a continuing basis. Approval is based on eligibility guidelines and funds available in the current fiscal year. Applicants are required to meet with program staff to discuss needs, service priorities and project proposals, and to submit an application and budget form. Approved service providers will sign a contract called a contribution agreement.

Payment
MIIP payments are based on the service provider's cashflow projections and payment schedule. A claim form is required for each payment. An initial advance can be provided but will not exceed 25 per cent of the total contribution agreement. There will be a 10 per cent hold back of the total agreement until the funded organization provides a final report. Final payment is made upon completion of activities, submission of final report and a final claim form.

Accountability
Approved service providers will be required to:

• comply with the terms and conditions of the contribution agreement
• demonstrate sound financial and project management
• submit complete, timely and accurate reports as stated in the contribution agreement
• discuss any changes to the project with the program staff and provide a letter of amendment for any approved changes to the terms of the contribution agreement

Evaluation
Program staff will work with service providers to develop an evaluation process including:

• service outcomes and deliverables
• monitoring options including site observation
• feedback from participants
• format and timing of service deliverables and final report

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Proposal guidelines
The following is an outline to assist applicants in developing a proposal for the Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program.

1. Name of proposed project/service: What is the title of your project?
2. Start and finish dates: Indicate day/month/year.
3. Goals and objectives: State the main purposes of the project and the settlement and integration needs that it will address. Identify specific goals and objectives for the project that will be the basis for evaluating the accomplishments.
4. Clients to be served: Describe who will benefit from the project, including an estimated number of clients/participants, communities, languages, etc.
5. Services and activities description: Outline how the project will be delivered, including activities, key dates, number of staff and other resources supporting the activities.
6. Expected outcomes: What will change as a result of this service/activity? Please identify specific outcomes that you expect to achieve.
7. Evaluation: Describe your evaluation plan. How will you determine that the expected outcomes/results were achieved?
8. Position descriptions: Include position description for the service deliverers. If available, please indicate who they are and why they were chosen.
9. Budget: Identify the main project expenses and sources of project revenues, including:
   • salary/wages costs
   • overhead costs
   • organization''s contribution
   • sources of other funding
   • total amount requested

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Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program
Immigration and Multiculturalism Division
5th Floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1N3
Phone: 945-6300
Fax: 948-2148