Profile and descriptive information on the project itself included type of organization, partners and type of venture. Project financing related to information on levels of TJF funding, types of expenditures, and leverage funding from partners. Outcomes were measured by the number and types of jobs created. The profile of projects sponsored by TJF confirms the expected concentration of program activity in high unemployment regions, particularly the Atlantic provinces and Quebec. The majority of projects are sponsored by small and medium-sized organizations from the private sector.
Most projects focus on new job creation through expansion or new business creation.
Project financing typically involves several sources of funding from government and private sector sponsors. Across all projects, TJF represents about 14 percent of total project costs. This proportion is higher for lower cost projects. TJF is often used to cover labour expenses, while other programs or private sector investment are used to cover capital expenses. While promotion of TJF was an underdeveloped aspect of the program, it has not been difficult to solicit client interest.