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Employment Enhancement Program
Get a wage subsidy to hire employees
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 19, 2023
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 19, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.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.
Eligible geographic areas
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.
Additional information
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Employment Enhancement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employment Enhancement Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Employment Enhancement Program?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Employment Enhancement Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Employment Enhancement Program program?
To be eligible for the Employment Enhancement Program program, you must:
Be incorporated or a sole proprietor.
Have a Canada Revenue Agency business number.
Have an office location/base in Newfoundland and Labrador.
What expenses are eligible under Employment Enhancement Program?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Employment Enhancement Program?
You can contact Population Growth and Skills by email at EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca or by phone at 1-800-563-6600.
Where is the Employment Enhancement Program available?
The Employment Enhancement Program program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the Employment Enhancement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Employment Enhancement Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
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