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 and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- 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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grant_card_status|open
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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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$80,000
Montreal
Organizing a recruitment fair targeting engineering students in Montreal.
$120,000
Toronto
Developing a digital onboarding platform for healthcare professionals in Toronto.
$70,000
Vancouver
Launching a virtual job fair platform for IT professionals in Vancouver.
$100,000
Calgary
Creating a multilingual recruitment website for skilled trades in Calgary.
$85,000
Ottawa
Establishing an onboarding and mentorship program for new immigrants in Ottawa.
$150,000
Halifax
Developing an AI-driven talent acquisition platform in Halifax.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The grant aims to support businesses in their initiatives related to the recruitment, welcoming, integration, training, and retention of national or international employees. The criteria cover eligible applicants, excluded entities, eligible activity sectors, project territory, and other conditions.
- Private incorporated businesses
- Social economy enterprises (NPOs and coops) engaged mostly in commercial activities
- Individually owned businesses and partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous peoples located in Wendake
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
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
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. The grant can cover various expenses related to professional services, project-related salaries, and necessary equipment purchases.
- Professional fees, consultancy services, and studies
- Pre-startup, startup costs, and initial working capital for the project
- Project-related salaries at the recipient's standard hourly rate, supported by pertinent documentation
- Purchases or rentals of goods, equipment, and assets linked to the project
- Costs related to hiring individuals from marginalized groups
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The eligible geographic zones for this grant are primarily the territory of the agglomeration of Québec and Wendake. The project can be executed outside these areas but must aim at attracting and retaining talent for installations within these zones.
- Territory of the agglomeration of Québec
- Wendake
grant_single_labels|register
- 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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