How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses, capped at $15000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant?

Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant is funded by Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

What are Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a legally registered business or employer in Newfoundland and Labrador. The organization should demonstrate a commitment to training and skills development for their workforce.

Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant

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NL, Canada

Money to train existing and new employees in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL)
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Funding of up to $15,000 per year to increase labour force participation in the province.

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$ 14,000

Specialized training for library staff on digital cataloging and archives management

$ 15,000

Providing technical training for unemployed youth at a tech startup

$ 15,000

Implementing a digital marketing training program for 12 current employees at a local agency

$ 14,500

Training future employees in advanced manufacturing techniques at an industrial firm

$ 15,000

Creating a health and safety training initiative for the construction industry

$ 14,000

Launching a customer service excellence training for new recruits at a retail cooperative

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by the applicant's organizational status and location.

The applicant must be a private sector employer, not-for-profit organization, industry association, employer consortia, union, or an Indigenous government or organization.
The applicant must be incorporated or a sole proprietor.
The applicant must have a Canada Revenue Agency business number.
The applicant must be in good standing with the Registry of Companies and Deeds.
The applicant must have an office location/base in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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To qualify for the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant, applicants must be a private sector employer, not-for-profit organization, industry association, employer consortia, unions, or an Indigenous government or organization. Additionally, they must be incorporated or a sole proprietor, have a Canada Revenue Agency business number, be in good standing with the Registry of Companies and Deeds, and have an office location in Newfoundland and Labrador. Furthermore, they are required to register in the LaMPSS system to submit applications.

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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant. These include:

Public sector employers
Post-secondary institutions
Government departments and agencies

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The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant supports activities centered around training and skill development for employees and unemployed individuals. This funding aims to enhance workforce capabilities and secure employment post-training.

Training programs for existing employees to upgrade their skills.
Training for unemployed participants to prepare them for future employment opportunities.

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The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant (CNLJG) has evaluation and selection criteria that include employment status, business type, and location. To qualify, applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements.

Be a private sector employer, not-for-profit organization, industry association, employer consortia, unions, or an Indigenous government or organization.
Have a Canada Revenue Agency business number and be in good standing with Registry of Companies and Deeds.
Have an office location/base in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Create an account in the Labour Market Programs Support System (LaMPSS) to be able to apply online for the grant.
Obtain a password and user ID after registration.

Review Application Requirements

Read the detailed guidance in 'Apply in LaMPSS for Canada – NL Job Grant' to understand all information and documents required for the application.
Use the Contribution Calculator to determine employer contribution amounts for the Training Budget.

Complete Online Application

Fill out and submit the online application form available in LaMPSS.
Include all required supporting documents and information as per the application guidance.
Attach a letter of Attestation as outlined in the grant eligibility requirements.

Monitor Application Status

Log in to your LaMPSS account regularly to check the status of your application agreement.
Applicants will receive notification via email regarding the decision on their application within 30 business days.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The program has been temporarily suspended due to a reduction in federal funding.
Employers are encouraged to explore alternative employment and training programs through the Employment and Training Program Division.
Once the program is reactivated, employers will need to contribute at least one-third towards the training costs, except for unemployed participants.
The system used for application submission and progress tracking is LaMPSS.
Notifications on application decisions are made via email within 30 business days of submission.