Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

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

Eligible expenses

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.

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.

Here are the steps to submit an application for the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant:

• Step 1: Register in LaMPSS
  • 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.
• Step 2: 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.
• Step 3: 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.
• Step 4: 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.

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.