Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Non-profit and Municipality Organizations
PE, Canada
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 1, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2024
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Government of Prince Edward Island
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grant_card_status|open
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Get funding to cover up to 75% of a position up to a rate of $18.00/hour (inclusive of vacation pay) for up to 20 weeks based on a 40-hour week.
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The Rural Enhancement Employment Program provides a significant wage subsidy to facilitate employment in rural areas of Prince Edward Island. The program is designed to bolster workforce participation by subsidizing a noteworthy portion of wages for eligible positions.
- Subsidizes up to 75% of wages for approved positions.
- Applicable for positions with an hourly rate up to $18.00, including vacation pay.
- Support duration is up to 20 weeks based on a standard 40-hour work week.
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$ 10,800
Hiring a marketing assistant to develop social media strategies for an online retailer
$ 10,800
Hiring a software developer to upgrade an open-source CRM software for small businesses
$ 10,800
Hiring a community outreach coordinator to improve local recycling programs
$ 10,800
Hiring a webmaster to redesign and maintain the organization's website
$ 10,800
Hiring a financial analyst to optimize the organization's investment strategies
$ 10,800
Hiring a research assistant to conduct a study on urban agriculture initiatives
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the organization's type and location.
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization or a municipal entity.
- The organization must be located in rural areas of Prince Edward Island (PEI).
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This grant is intended for non-profit and municipality organizations located or operating in rural areas of Prince Edward Island (PEI). Eligible applicants can receive a wage subsidy to support employment initiatives within their communities, thereby fostering local economic development and job creation.
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Some types of companies may not be eligible for the grant based on the grant context.
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities
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The Rural Enhancement Employment Program provides funding specifically for wage subsidies for eligible positions.
- Wage costs covering up to 75% of a position's salary up to $18.00 per hour, inclusive of vacation pay.
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This grant is available for rural businesses located in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The program is designed to support employment in rural areas of this specific province.
- Rural areas within Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant is specifically for wage subsidies, and organizations should manage their budgeting accordingly to ensure they can support other associated costs that are not covered.
- Successful applicants may be required to engage in promotional activities showcasing the benefits of the funded role for local PR and reporting purposes.
- Organizations might have to ensure proper documentation of employee working hours and activities subsidized under this program to comply with funding audits.
- Interim reports on work progress and challenges encountered during the subsidized period could be requested by the funding body.
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