How much funding can be received?

Get a subsidy of up to $15/hour, to cover up to 75% of wages, when you hire an employee in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fishing sectors.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

The Employment Enhancement Program provides financial support through wage subsidies and training allowances to help employers establish sustainable employment opportunities. These modalities are designed to ease the financial burden on employers during the initial employment phase.

A wage subsidy covering 75% of an employee's wage, up to a maximum of $15 per hour, applicable for a period ranging from 10 to 28 weeks.
A training allowance of up to $3,000 provided for new employees to enhance their skills and integrate effectively into their roles.

grant_single_labels|projects

The Employment Enhancement Program provides funding to employers specifically in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fishing sectors. It focuses on creating sustainable or seasonal employment opportunities and supports training for new employees in secondary processing roles.

Creation of long-term sustainable employment in value-added secondary processing.
Establishment of seasonal employment opportunities in targeted sectors.
Provision of training allowances to support the onboarding of new employees.

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 15,000

Hire a technician for the processing of eco-friendly fishing products

$ 14,250

Expand secondary processing of organic farming products

$ 15,000

Hire an employee for the processing of organic aquaculture products

$ 15,000

Hire a worker for the secondary processing of fish products in St John's

$ 15,000

Employ a new worker for the processing of specialty agricultural products

$ 13,500

Expand secondary processing of locally harvested forest products

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for this grant requires organizations to meet certain criteria related to their business structure and operations.

The organization must be incorporated or a sole proprietor.
The organization must have a Canada Revenue Agency business number.
The organization must be in good standing with the Registry of Companies and Deeds.
The organization must have an office location/base in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The organization must adhere to all relevant terms and conditions of the Employment Enhancement Program.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The Employment Enhancement Program is open to employers operating in Newfoundland and Labrador primarily in the sectors of forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fishing, with a focus on value-added secondary processing. Employers must meet specific criteria to apply for funding to support employment creation and training initiatives.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The Employment Enhancement Program offers financial support to employers in targeted sectors for enhancing job opportunities and training new employees. It focuses on sustainable and long-term or seasonal employment creation within the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fishing sectors.

Creation of new long-term employment positions.
Establishment of seasonal employment opportunities.
Provision of training allowances for new hires to improve job-specific skills.
Engagement in value-added secondary processing activities to enhance sector growth.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is available to companies located within a specific geographical region determined by the funding body. The eligibility is focused on supporting local businesses to promote regional employment.

Companies must be based in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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The Employment Enhancement Program evaluates applications based on the proposed activities' eligibility, budget availability, and prioritization for funding depending on demand. The selection process ensures an equitable distribution of funds, especially in areas of high unemployment.

Eligibility of proposed activities
Budget availability
Prioritization based on demand
Consideration of equitable distribution of funding
Focus on areas with high unemployment

grant_single_labels|register

To apply for the Employment Enhancement Program, applicants must follow these steps:

Step 1: Register as a Government Vendor
- Complete the registration on the Employer Registration page to become a government vendor.
- Register in the Labour Market Programs Support System (LaMPSS).
- Receive a LaMPSS password and user ID via email.
Step 2: Submit Application
- Complete and submit an Online Application in LaMPSS.
- Review the Guidelines and Requirements for eligibility and essential information.
- Read the Terms and Conditions prior to submission.
- Log into LaMPSS to check the application status.
Step 3: Await Decision
- Day 1: Application received and assigned for assessment.
- Day 1-10: Application reviewed for eligibility and budget availability.
- Day 10-20: Final decision is made; applicant is notified by email.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Priority may be given to sectors and occupations identified as high need by the Department.
Applications are processed on a continuous intake basis, subject to budget alignment.
Applicants must wait a minimum of 20 business days for a decision on funding requests, following a complete application submission.
Funding may be prioritized to ensure equitable distribution in regions of high unemployment.
Applicants need to be set up as government vendors to facilitate payment processing.