Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program
Canada
Grants for businesses that employ reservists
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Grant and Funding
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- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Government of Canada
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If you are a civilian employer of reservists or a self-employed reservist, get financial assistance to offset operational costs you incur when reservists deploy on full-time operational duty, both domestically and abroad.
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There are eligible projects or activities for this grant:
- Employers compensated for operational losses during reservists' military deployments
- Enhanced relationships with civilian employers
- Strengthening capability of internal and external stakeholders to support reservists
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$ 60,000
Offset operational costs during the deployment of IT specialists
$ 30,000
Maintain workforce efficiency during key staff's military service
$ 120,000
Bridge the gap for deployed medical professionals
$ 30,000
Offset operational costs for civic engager during deployment
$ 120,000
Enhance internal support during legal advisor's deployment
$ 100,000
Support operational continuity for a deployed construction manager
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements for employers or self-employed individuals of reservists.
- The employer must be a civilian organization employing reservists or a self-employed reservist themselves.
- The application must pertain to compensating for operational costs incurred when a reservist employee deploys on full-time operational duty.
- The reservist must be on a Chief of Defence Staff directed operation, either domestically or abroad.
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Employers of reservists or self-employed reservists who incur operational costs when the reservist is deployed on full-time military duty can apply for this grant.
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Based on the grant context, there is no specific mention of ineligible company types.
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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Operational costs incurred by civilian employers when reservist employees deploy on full-time operational duty
- Financial support to offset these operational costs
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The eligible expenses for this grant include operational costs that employers incur due to reservist employees being deployed on full-time operational duty.
- Operational costs for businesses due to absence of reservist employees during deployment.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- A business case demonstrating the need for funding.
- A statement from the employer attesting to the operational impact of the reservist employee's deployment.
- Evidence of the reservist employee's deployment orders and duration.
- Confirmation of the salary or wage paid to the reservist employee during deployment.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Review Program Overview and Eligibility
- Read the entire guide thoroughly to understand the program objectives and eligibility criteria.
- Ensure your organization or situation meets the necessary requirements to apply.
- Step 2: Gather Required Information
- Compile all necessary information on the reservist(s) and the nature of the employment or self-employment.
- Prepare documentation supporting operational costs incurred during the reservist’s deployment.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the application form with accurate and detailed information.
- Include details of the operational role of the reservist and the impact of their absence.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the application via the contact email provided: PDER-CERP@servicecanada.gc.ca.
- Ensure all required attachments and supporting documents are included.
- Step 5: Await Application Review
- The application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis once submitted.
- Maintain communication with ESDC if additional information is requested.
- Step 6: Receive Funding Decision
- Receive notification regarding the outcome of the application review.
- If approved, follow the instructions for receiving the grant funds.
- Step 7: Post-Approval Follow-up
- Participate in any required follow-up activities or provide impact reports if requested by the grant provider.
- Maintain records of how the grant funds were utilized.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The application process is ongoing, allowing submissions at any time as reservist duties conclude.
- The CERP aims to enhance the integration of reservists with the CAF Regular Force, emphasizing dual career paths.
- Outreach efforts are part of the program to promote understanding and appreciation among civilian entities regarding reservists' roles.
- Administrative support is provided by ESDC, while the program itself is a DND initiative.
- The program fosters strengthened relationships between civilian employers and military personnel, contributing to community ties.
- Long-term benefits include enhancing the public image and reputation of the CAF and its reservists.
