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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open

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If you hire someone who is motivated to work, you could get a wage subsidy of up to 30 weeks to cover part of their salary as long as the employment relationship is maintained.

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Eligible projects and activities for this grant focus on integrating individuals with employment challenges into sustainable jobs, as well as providing work experience and skill development.
  • Integration into employment
  • Integration into social economy businesses
  • Work experience for skill development
  • Combined wage subsidy with Workplace Apprenticeship Program (PAMT)
  • Wage subsidy in the construction sector
  • Wage subsidy and training for persons with disabilities
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$20,200

Facilitating employment for youth with disabilities at a retail store

$30,500

Workplace Apprenticeship Program in the automotive sector

$25,200

Providing work experience and skill development in a social economy enterprise

$21,500

Supporting employment integration for recent immigrants in a bakery

$27,500

Integration of individuals with employment challenges into a construction company

$32,000

Training and wage subsidy for individuals with disabilities at a tech startup

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The company eligibility criteria for this grant are outlined as follows:
  • The employer must operate in Quebec and not be a public body or political organization.
  • The employer must have a registered office in Quebec and an establishment registered with the Registraire des entreprises.
  • The employer must provide supervision to the hired person.
  • The employer must comply with current legislations.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The wage subsidy program is available to employers in Quebec who are seeking financial assistance to integrate individuals facing barriers to employment into sustainable jobs. The program targets private businesses, non-profit organizations, municipal corporations, and band councils with certain eligibility exclusions for public entities and political organizations.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Certain organizations are not eligible for this grant due to their status. These restrictions ensure that the support is targeted towards qualifying entities under the program's guidelines.
  • Public organizations.
  • Political organizations.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

This grant aims to help employers integrate individuals facing employment barriers into sustainable jobs through financial assistance. It includes multiple types of initiatives to enhance job sustainability and skill development for these individuals.
  • Employment integration projects focusing on sustainable job placements.
  • Social economy employment integration specifically for social economy businesses.
  • Work experience programs to help individuals gain skills and improve job retention prospects.
  • Combined wage subsidies with workplace apprenticeship programs for skill development.
  • Employment integration within the construction industry with significant transferable experience acquisition.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible expenses for this grant are financial support covering part of the salary costs and associated training expenses for the employment of individuals facing integration challenges.
  • Part of the salary of the newly hired person.
  • Part or the total salary or fees of the employee providing training and supervision.
  • Part or the total cost of supplementary training.
  • Rental or purchase of equipment for workplace adaptation for persons with disabilities.
  • Modifications for accessibility for workplaces employing persons with disabilities.

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria ensure that the candidates and employers meet specific requirements to qualify for the financial aid aimed at facilitating sustainable employment for individuals facing integration challenges.
  • The candidate must encounter difficulties integrating into the labor market.
  • The candidate must be deemed eligible for the program by an employment assistance officer (Services Québec office) and possess a valid wage subsidy letter.
  • All types of Quebec-based enterprises can benefit from the financial assistance, except public bodies and political organizations, for the Insertion in Employment component.
  • For the Work Experience component, eligible enterprises include non-profit organizations, municipal corporations, and band councils.
  • Employers must provide supervision to the employed person and offer positions in Quebec with a registered office or establishment.
  • Employers must comply with existing legislation.
  • The position must be regular, either full-time, part-time, or recurrent seasonal, and should either be vacant or newly created.
  • The position must allow for the development or maintenance of the employee’s skills.

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Here are the steps to apply for this grant:
  • Step 1: Verify Eligibility
    • Use the eligibility verification tool available to check if your enterprise qualifies for the wage subsidy.
  • Step 2: Complete Application Form
    • Fill out the "Demande de subvention salariale - Entreprise privée" form if you are a private enterprise or the "Demande de subvention salariale - OBNL" form for nonprofit organizations.
  • Step 3: Submit Application
    • Email or send the completed form to your local Services Québec office.
  • Step 4: Appointment Scheduling
    • Contact Services Québec to schedule a meeting with a business agent to discuss your application if needed.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The financial aid provided through this grant is for a determined period and depends on the integration challenges of the hired individual, the needs for support and supervision, and the nature of the job offered.
  • The financial assistance can cover part of the salary of the newly hired person and potentially part or all of the costs related to the salary or fees of an employee who supports or supervises them.
  • In certain circumstances, the financial help can also cover part or all of the costs of supplementary training.
  • Different programs offer varying percentages and amounts of financial aid, depending on the specific terms.
  • The maximum assistance for supplementary training for eligible programs is 100% of the direct training costs, up to a maximum of $3,600.
  • Additional benefits for employers hiring individuals with disabilities include extended wage subsidies and possible reimbursement of certain overhead costs up to $10,000.
  • Examples of reimbursable costs for adaptations for disabled persons include the rental or purchase of equipment for workplace adaptation and accessibility improvements.

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Employee Wage Subsidy

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