Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions
QC, Canada
Supports workforce training in water industry professions
grant_single|update March 14, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Utilities
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- Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
- Gouvernement du Québec
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The "Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions" grant provides up to 100% funding for developing or adapting professional training programs related to water professions. The program aims to equip employees with necessary skills through hands-on training and tailored educational courses.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Financial aid covers 100% of the costs associated with the development or adaptation of training by an educational institution.
- Eligible expenses include salaries of personnel in training up to $25 per hour, with a maximum of $25,000.
- Compensation for instructional personnel and supporting personnel is covered.
- Professional fees for consultants and trainers are reimbursed up to $150 per hour.
- Costs related to the adaptation of educational materials for disabilities are eligible.
- Expenses for the development or adaptation of pedagogical materials are covered.
- Registration fees for equivalency exams are included.
- Costs associated with the promotion of the training project are eligible.
- Administrative and management expenses incurred by the delegated organization or collective promoter are reimbursed up to 10% of eligible expenses.
- Indirect costs such as travel and meals for trainers and trainees are covered according to the Treasury Board directive.
- Training expenses for individuals supervising internships are reimbursed at 50%, including training costs and trainees' salaries up to $25 per hour.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Training for water treatment installation operators.
- Adaptation of existing professional or technical training programs to meet business needs.
- Development of new professional or technical training programs adapted to business needs.
- Offering workplace internships as part of training programs.
- Recognition of prior learning and equivalency exams for participants.
- Supplementary training necessary for successful program completion.
- Programs leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in water treatment.
- Programs leading to an Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) in water treatment.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 150,000
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$ 60,000
Launch a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 200,000
Launch a startup incubator for tech entrepreneurs
$ 75,000
Implement a new mental health support line
$ 120,000
Develop a renewable energy installation for a local school
$ 100,000
Create a cultural festival celebrating indigenous art
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a collective promoter recognized and eligible for financial aid programs.
- Participating companies can be private for-profit enterprises, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, municipalities, or municipal regional counties (MRCs).
- Projects must involve a recognized educational institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of Quebec (MEQ) or the Ministry of Higher Education (MES).
- The projects should focus on training for professions related to water treatment and waste processing occupations.
- Training must include workplace internships.
- Projects cannot have commenced before the acceptance of the application.
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- Private for-profit enterprises
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Municipal regional counties (MRC)
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- Projects not related to water professions.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Salaries of personnel in training, up to $25 per hour, with a maximum of $25,000.
- Salaries of instructors.
- Salaries for personnel providing support for successful completion of the training.
- Salaries for personnel responsible for integration and job retention of new employees, up to $65 per hour.
- Professional fees for consultants, up to $150 per hour.
- Professional fees for trainers, up to $150 per hour.
- Professional fees for accompanying personnel.
- Costs related to adaptation of educational materials for disabilities.
- Development or adaptation costs for educational and didactic materials.
- Purchase costs for educational and didactic materials.
- Registration fees for equivalency exams.
- Project promotion costs.
- Management and administrative activities, up to 10% of the eligible expenses.
- Indirect costs for trainers and trainees, such as travel and meal expenses, according to the Treasury Board directive.
- Expenses related to the training of personnel supervising internships, reimbursed at 50%, including training costs and salaries, up to $25 per hour.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Quebec, Canada
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Identify an Eligible PromoterCheck the list of eligible collective promoters approved for financial assistance programs.
- Contact a collective promoter in your region or sector to discuss your project needs.
- Step 2: Develop a Training Project PlanEnsure the training project aligns with water professions and involves necessary practical training.
- Collaborate with an educational institution recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education or Higher Education to develop or adapt training programs.
- Step 3: Prepare the Application DocumentsComplete the grant application form.
- Fill out the associated budget file for the grant request.
- Detail all anticipated eligible expenses within the budget, including personnel costs, material adaptation costs, and supervisory training costs.
- Step 4: Submit the ApplicationEmail all required and pertinent documents to partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 5: Await Feedback and Process CompletionBe prepared to provide additional information if your application is incomplete.
- Acknowledge a 20 business days processing period for complete applications.
- Step 6: Follow-Up on Reimbursement ProcessesIf applicable, reimburse any overpayments via preferred methods such as bank transfers, cheques, or money orders.
- Email the responsible person on the day of the bank transfer, including payment details.
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- The program requires collaboration with an educational institution recognized by either the Ministry of Education of Quebec or the Ministry of Higher Education.
- The application process includes consultation with regional work market partner councils before submitting a project.
- Training can be delivered through a combination of online and in-person methods, tailored to meet the needs of enterprises and personnel.
- Funding for training related to water professions is intended to cover 100% of costs associated with course development or adaptation.
- Financial aid requests must be prepared thoroughly, as incomplete applications will not be processed and the applicant will be advised of missing elements.
- The processing time for financial aid requests is approximately 20 working days.
- Reimbursement arrangements for misallocated funds include different methods of payment, with bank transfer being preferred.
grant_single_labels|contact
partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca
