START Program
NS, Canada
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Nova Scotia
- Employment Nova Scotia
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Financing focused on small to medium sized enterprises to help employ ready-to-work Nova Scotians.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The START Program provides various funding options to employers, helping to alleviate costs associated with hiring and training new employees. The financial support is sensitive to the employer's needs, employment type, and employee skills.
- Wage incentives that help offset salary and benefit costs related to hiring.
- Case-by-case determination of wage incentive amounts based on employment type, wages, employee's skill, job search duration, and alignment with priority sectors.
- Funding to cover training costs for the new employee.
- Support for equipment and other direct costs associated with hiring the new employee.
grant_single_labels|projects
The START Program provides employers in Nova Scotia with various funding opportunities when they hire eligible unemployed individuals. This includes wage incentives, training cost coverage, and funding for necessary equipment or other direct costs.
- Wage incentives to offset salary and benefit costs for hiring new employees.
- Funding to cover training costs for new employees.
- Funding to cover equipment or other direct costs associated with new employees.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 100,000
Creating an aerospace engineering internship program to train graduates in advanced manufacturing techniques
$ 90,000
Implementing a financial services training program to upgrade the skills of unemployed Nova Scotians
$ 80,000
Developing an ocean data analytics platform to advance marine research and sustainable fisheries
$ 140,000
Establishing a life sciences research lab to study infectious diseases and train new researchers
$ 120,000
Launching a clean technology project to develop solar-powered water purification systems
$ 150,000
Establishing a cybersecurity training center to equip students with advanced security skills
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for the START program for employers is defined by specific criteria concerning the employer's location, size, and employment practices.
- The employer must be a small or medium-sized business, not-for-profit organization, or social enterprise.
- The organization must be located in Nova Scotia.
- The employees must live and work in Nova Scotia.
- The employer may have headquarters outside Nova Scotia but must maintain a physical location within the province.
- The employer must apply for the START Program before hiring a new employee.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Employers who are eligible to apply for the START program include small or medium-sized businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and social enterprises located in Nova Scotia. These entities can have headquarters outside the province but must have a physical location within Nova Scotia where employees live and work. Employers must apply before hiring, and they are given preference if they can offer full-time, sustainable employment, particularly in priority sectors like ocean technology, ICT, financial services, clean technology, life sciences, or aerospace and defense.For individuals, eligibility to apply for the START program requires being unemployed, residing in Nova Scotia, and being a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible international graduate.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the START grant. Small or medium-sized employers, including businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and social enterprises, located in Nova Scotia are eligible. Companies headquartered outside Nova Scotia but with a physical presence in the province and employees working there are also eligible.
- Large corporations
- Employers without a physical location in Nova Scotia
- Companies without employees working in the province
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The START Program in Nova Scotia provides financial support to employers for hiring unemployed Nova Scotians. The eligible activities for this grant are focused on hiring incentives, training expenses, and equipment costs associated with employing local talent.
- Offering full-time, sustainable employment to eligible unemployed Nova Scotians.
- Providing short-term employment that facilitates the development of transferable skills for employees.
- Employing individuals in positions related to priority sectors or industries within Nova Scotia.
- Covering wage incentives to partially offset salary and benefit costs of new employees.
- Receiving funding for training new employees to enhance their skills and integration into the company.
- Securing funding for equipment and other direct costs necessary for the employment of new staff members.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to companies that are located in Nova Scotia, with operations within the province. The focus is to support local employment and skill development to boost the regional economy.
- Nova Scotia, Canada
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for the START Program grant in Nova Scotia. Employers are assessed based on factors such as the type of employment offered, wages, employee skill level, duration of job search, support for priority sectors, and other relevant considerations.
- Type of employment offered
- Wages offered
- Employee’s skill level
- Duration of the employee's job search
- Support for priority sectors in Nova Scotia
- Other relevant factors
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for the START Program:
- Step 1: Review Program Guidelines
- Download and read the START Program Guidelines to understand program requirements and eligibility.
- Step 2: Create a LaMPSS Account
- Go to the online application portal and create an account on LaMPSS (Labour Market Programs Support System) or sign in if you already have an account.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the online application form with details about your organization and the position you wish to fill.
- Provide information related to the type of employment, wages offered, and how your hiring aligns with program priorities.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Review your application form for completeness and accuracy.
- Submit the application through the LaMPSS system.
- Step 5: Contact Employment Nova Scotia
- If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Employment Nova Scotia at 1-877-223-0888.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Employers must apply for the START Program before hiring a new employee to be eligible for funding.
- The program may also offer assistance for jobs that are short-term if they help the employee develop skills or align with priority sectors.
grant_single_labels|contact
877-223-0888
