Business Growth - Attracting and retaining talent QC Canada

Business Growth - Attracting and retaining talent

Ville de Québec, QC, Canada
Support businesses in enhancing their recruitment, integration, training, and retention initiatives for both national and international employees, with a focus on significant human resources impacts.
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  • grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
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  • Quebec City
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The grant program aims to support businesses in their initiatives related to recruitment, onboarding, integration, training, and retention of both national and international employees. Eligible activities include organizing recruitment events and developing digital platforms to enhance talent attraction and retention.

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Yes, there are eligible projects or activities for this grant.
Here are some examples of eligible projects:
  • Organizing recruitment activities targeting students in the field of artificial intelligence in Tunisia
  • Developing a digital platform to increase talent attraction and retention capacity
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$70,000

Launching a virtual job fair platform for IT professionals

$150,000

Developing an AI-driven talent acquisition platform

$120,000

Developing a digital onboarding platform for healthcare professionals

$100,000

Creating a multilingual recruitment website for skilled trades

$85,000

Establishing an onboarding and mentorship program for new immigrants

$80,000

Organizing a recruitment fair targeting engineering students

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
  • The applicant must be legally registered and operating in Canada.
  • The business must have been operational for a minimum of two years prior to application.
  • Priority is given to enterprises engaged in sustainable and innovative practices.
  • The applicant must not have any outstanding tax liabilities with the Canadian government.
  • The project proposed must have a national or regional impact that aligns with the grant's objectives.

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Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible companies include private incorporated businesses and social economy enterprises with significant commercial activities.
  • Private incorporated businesses
  • Social economy enterprises (OBNL and coops) with significant commercial activities
  • Individually owned businesses and general partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous people located in Wendake

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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
  • Concessionaires of vehicles, retailers of automobile parts, gas stations, and collaborative tourist accommodations (e.g., Airbnb, Home Away) and businesses operating solely online
  • Social economy enterprises (NPOs and co-ops) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance
  • Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy judgment
  • Applicants with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Quebec
  • Companies registered in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
  • Applicants who, within the two years preceding the financial assistance request, failed to meet obligations related to a previous grant from the City of Quebec after being duly notified
  • Projects with discriminatory, controversial, or negative image risks for the City of Quebec
  • One-time event projects

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Unfortunately, specific information about eligible projects or activities for this grant is not provided in the available context. It may include diverse initiatives depending on the grant's goals, such as economic development, social innovation, or cultural enhancement, if these align with typical grant objectives in Canada.

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The grant covers expenses that are essential for the execution and management of the project.
  • Salaries and wages for staff directly involved in the project.
  • Costs of equipment purchases or rental needed for the project.
  • Office supplies and other consumables utilized for the project.
  • Fees for professional services such as consultants or contractors.
  • Travel and accommodation costs directly related to project activities.
  • Costs for renting facilities required for project events or activities.
  • Marketing and communication expenses to promote the project's activities and outcomes.
  • Training and professional development for staff as it pertains to the project.

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  • Step 1: Determine Eligibility
  • Verify that your organization falls under the category of eligible applicants (e.g., private companies, social economy enterprises).
  • Ensure your project aligns with the admissibility and sector requirements.
  • Confirm that none of the exclusion criteria apply to your organization.
  • Step 2: Prepare Your Project Proposal
  • Develop a detailed project plan that outlines the recruitment, integration, training, and retention strategies.
  • Identify and document the project's potential economic, social, and environmental impacts on the Québec agglomeration.
  • Ensure you provide a solid business model and demonstrate financial viability.
  • Step 3: Download the Application Form
  • Obtain the PDF application form for the "Attraction et rétention de talents" program.
  • Step 4: Gather Required Documents
  • Collect all necessary documents as outlined in the application form, which may include financial statements, governance documents, and a detailed budget.
  • Step 5: Complete the Application Form
  • Fill in the application form with accurate and detailed information regarding your project.
  • Attach all required supporting documents.
  • Step 6: Submit the Application
  • Submit the completed application form and all supporting documents.
  • Ensure that you meet any stated deadlines and submission guidelines.
  • Step 7: Follow Up
  • Monitor the status of your application after submission.
  • Be ready to provide additional information or clarification if requested by the funding body.

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The grant is open to applications on a continuous basis and requires a detailed financing request form for submission. The maximum active financing per two-year period for all programs is capped at five hundred thousand dollars.
  • The project must target attracting and retaining talent in the agglomeration of Québec.
  • Professional fees, start-up costs, and salaries for project-dedicated human resources are eligible expenses.
  • Expenses incurred before the submission of a complete and compliant application are not eligible.
  • Funding cannot be used to move a company or production outside of the Québec area.

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