Employment stabilization
QC, Canada
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Grant and Funding
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open
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Get up to $6,500 to cover up to 50% of wages for staff whose jobs have been stabilized and maintained, when you find ways to extend the working season.
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This grant provides financial support to help extend employment periods for precarious and seasonal workers. The analysis of funding is based on the project's nature, company needs, and sectorial priorities.
- Subsidy amounts are determined through an assessment conducted by a business advisor.
- Funding can cover salaries for prolonged employment periods.
- Support includes covering the salary of workforce sharing project coordinators.
- Consultant fees for external advisors involved in workforce sharing projects may be eligible.
- Administrative and management costs related to the agreement are also considered for funding.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant focuses on stabilizing employment by extending job periods for seasonal and precarious workers through innovative projects. Eligible activities include those that diversify company offerings or enhance workforce collaboration.
- Projects aimed at diversifying products or services to extend employment periods.
- Initiatives involving the addition of tasks to existing roles for seasonal workers.
- Workforce sharing projects among three or more employers.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 6,500
Developing new seasonal products to extend employment for manufacturing workers
$ 6,500
Seasonal employment extension for farm workers through aquaponics
$ 6,500
Launching a workforce sharing platform for hospitality workers
$ 6,500
Developing an online sales platform to extend retail employment
$ 6,500
Creating an artisanal workshop to extend employment for craft workers
$ 6,500
Implementing a community garden workforce sharing project
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the organization's type and the project's objectives.
- The applicant must be one of the following: a private company, a workers' or employers' association, a professional association, a non-profit organization, a cooperative, or a self-employed individual.
- The business must operate in a sector subject to significant seasonal fluctuations.
- The project must aim to extend employment periods through either product or service diversification/additional tasks (Seasonal Job Extension component), or by enabling workforce sharing among three or more employers (Workforce Sharing and Matching component).
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants for this grant include private businesses, worker or employer associations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and self-employed individuals. Enterprises operating in sectors subject to significant seasonal fluctuations are particularly targeted. Projects must aim to extend employment periods through product or service diversification or through workforce sharing among at least three employers.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. The ineligible companies include:
- Public companies
- Government agencies or organizations
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant supports projects that aim to extend the employment periods for workers in industries subject to seasonal or cyclical fluctuations. The eligible activities focus on diversifying products or services, adding new tasks, and facilitating workforce sharing among multiple employers.
- Projects that aim to diversify products or services to extend the employment periods of seasonal and precarious workers.
- Initiatives that add tasks for workers to avoid layoffs due to seasonal fluctuations.
- Projects supporting workforce sharing among three or more employers to prolong employment periods for precarious workers.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for the "Stabilisation de l'emploi" grant are conducted by considering key factors relevant to extending employment periods effectively.
- Nature and innovation in the project's approach to prolong employment periods.
- Alignment with regional and sectoral priorities, particularly for sectors with strong seasonal fluctuations.
- Extent to which the project meets the specific needs of the business and its workforce.
- Financial feasibility including the suitability of the proposed budget and cost details.
- Overall potential to achieve the grant's objectives of employment stabilization.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Contact Services Québec
- Contact a business advisor at the Services Québec office in your region.
- Discuss your business needs and eligibility with the advisor.
- Step 2: Analyze Needs
- Engage in an analysis of your company’s needs with the business advisor.
- Identify suitable project solutions for employee period extension.
- Step 3: Submit Proposal
- Prepare and submit a proposal detailing your project aimed at extending employment periods.
- Include information on how your project will diversify products/services or share workforce across companies.
- Step 4: Receive Decision
- A business advisor will review your submission to determine the eligibility and financial assistance amount based on specific criteria such as sector priorities in the region and Quebec.
- Receive a decision regarding financial assistance.
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Additional information relevant to the grant applicant includes:
- The decision-making process considers the nature of the project, the needs of the business, the budget, the sector, and regional and provincial priorities.
- Projects must demonstrate tangible benefits in terms of extending employment periods for precarious and seasonal workers.
- Applicants can receive guidance from a business advisor to tailor solutions to their specific needs.
