How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Adjustment Services?

Adjustment Services is funded by Working NB, Government of New Brunswick

What are Adjustment Services's eligibility criterias?

Eligible applicants include employers, employee and employer associations, First Nations, communities and community groups, and industry associations.

Adjustment Services

Last Update: January 24, 2025

NB, Canada

Funding to support human resource management

Adjustment Services at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Grant Providers

Working NB
Government of New Brunswick

Status

Open

Overview of the Adjustment Services program

Access funding for your organization to encourage, support and facilitate human resource management and labor market adjustments.

Eligible projects & activities

Yes, there are several projects and activities eligible for funding under the Labour Force Adjustments component of Adjustment Services.

Activities responding to layoffs that facilitate the transition to a positive future for affected workers
Setting up a temporary service offering employees facing job loss with early retirement option information, labour market information, employment program information, and employment action planning
Human resource management for workers not affected by a layoff
Human resource management for companies or sectors facing change or expansion
Soft skills training (up to 50% of eligible costs) for upskilling employees pertaining to their current job for small and medium-sized enterprises of 100 employees or less

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 70,000

Facilitating the transition for laid-off manufacturing workers

$ 50,000

Implementing human resource management for a tech startup facing rapid growth

$ 60,000

Setting up temporary services for employees facing job loss with early retirement option

$ 25,000

Providing soft skills training for small business employees

$ 100,000

Implementing HR management improvements for a growing retail chain

Eligibility criteria of the Adjustment Services program

The eligibility criteria for this grant include various groups who can apply for funding and specific types of activities that are covered under the Labour Force Adjustments component.

Employers
Employee and employer Associations
First Nations
Communities and community groups
Industry Associations
Activities responding to layoffs that facilitates the transition to a positive future for affected workers
The setting up of a temporary service offering employees facing job loss with early retirement option information, labour market information, employment program information and employment action planning
Human resource management for workers not affected by a layoff
Human resource management for companies or sectors facing change or expansion
Soft skills training (up to 50% of eligible costs) for up skilling employees pertaining to their current job. Applicable to Small and Medium size enterprises of 100 employees or less. Employee salaries during training time are not covered

Who is eligible?

The Adjustment Services grant is available to a variety of companies and organizations that need assistance with labour force adjustments in response to significant changes impacting their workplaces.

Employers
Employee and employer associations
First Nations
Communities and community groups
Industry associations

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include costs associated with activities aimed at addressing labour force adjustment challenges. Examples of these activities are provided below:

Layoff transition facilitation for affected workers
Setting up temporary services offering early retirement and employment information
Human resource management for workers or companies facing change or expansion
Soft skills training for employees (up to 50% of eligible costs, not including employee salaries during training)

Eligible geographic areas

Eligible geographic zones for this grant include various regions in New Brunswick, Canada. Interested applicants must contact the local Employment office to discuss their proposed activity.

Edmundston
Fredericton
Miramichi
Moncton
Péninsule acadienne
Restigouche/Chaleur
Saint John

Eligibility criteria of the Adjustment Services program

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour evaluates applications based on specific factors to ensure that funding is given to projects that align with its mandate.

Budget Allocation
Provincial/Regional Priorities
Geographical Consideration and Population
Number of applications and/or maximum amount approved per proponent per fiscal year
Priority Groups

How to apply to the Adjustment Services program

Identify Eligibility

Review eligibility criteria for applicants and activities to ensure alignment with the program guidelines.

Contact Local Employment Office

Reach out to the local Employment office to discuss the proposed activity and seek advice on eligibility and application processes.
Get in touch with Program Consultants for guidance on eligibility of applicants, proposed activities, and costs, along with any general questions.

Prepare Application

Develop a comprehensive proposal that outlines the project outcomes, timeframes, specific activities, and how they address labour market issues.
Ensure the proposal demonstrates partnerships and promotes ongoing capacity to tackle labour market challenges.

Submit Application

Submit the completed application and any required supporting documents to the relevant Employment regional office.

Await Review and Approval

Wait for the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour to review the application, taking into account various factors such as budget allocation, provincial/regional priorities, and geographical considerations.

Additional information

Adjustment Services is an employment support measure offered to address labour market issues related to human resource management in New Brunswick. The funding is conditional and time-limited, focusing on specific projects with predetermined outcomes.

All projects should demonstrate partnerships.
Activities should promote ongoing capacity to address a labour market issue or issues.
The provision of funding assistance is pre-determined and time-limited.
Activities undertaken should affect people who are in the labour market, or about to enter or re-enter the labour market.
Budget Allocation, Provincial/Regional Priorities, Geographical Consideration and Population are factors considered in funding applications.
Priority Groups may also influence the decision-making process.

Documents and links

Adjustment Services

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