
Adjustment Services
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
NB, Canada
Funding to support human resource management
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate July 9, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Educational services
grant_single|grantors
- Government of New Brunswick
- Working NB
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Access funding for your organization to encourage, support and facilitate human resource management and labor market adjustments.
grant_single_labels|projects
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
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 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
grant_single_labels|admissibility
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
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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
grant_eligibility_criteria|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)
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
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
grant_single_labels|criteria
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
grant_single_labels|apply
- Step 1: Identify Eligibility
- Review eligibility criteria for applicants and activities to ensure alignment with the program guidelines.
- Step 2: 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.
- Step 3: 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.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application and any required supporting documents to the relevant Employment regional office.
- Step 5: 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.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
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.
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