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Employment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
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Funding available
$ 6,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Unions
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. The ineligible companies include:
- Public companies
- Government agencies or organizations
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.
Selection 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.
How to apply
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.
Additional information
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Employment stabilization Program
What is the Employment stabilization?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Employment stabilization Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Employment stabilization program?
To be eligible for the Employment stabilization program, you must:
Eligible organizations include private businesses, worker or employer associations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives.
Self-employed workers are also eligible.
Preference is given to companies in sectors experiencing significant seasonal fluctuations.
What expenses are eligible under Employment stabilization?
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.
Where is the Employment stabilization available?
The Employment stabilization program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Employment stabilization a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Employment stabilization is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Employment stabilization?
Employment stabilization is funded by Government of Québec