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Grant and Funding
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  • Government of Nova Scotia
  • Labour and Advanced Education (NS)
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Funding up to 100% to increase productivity, innovation, diversity, technology use, and competitiveness.

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Eligible projects or activities for this grant include:
  • Information technology training
  • Technical training
  • Workflow systems and processes training
  • Other training that will benefit the business or organization and is not typically funded through other government programs
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$60,000

Toronto
Providing technical training to members of a financial cooperative in Toronto to enhance service delivery.

$75,000

Calgary
Launching a workflow systems training program for a social economy enterprise in Calgary.

$70,000

Montreal
Providing specialized technical training for a non-profit organization with autonomous revenue in Montreal.

$65,000

Winnipeg
Technical training for a general partnership focused on advanced agricultural techniques in Winnipeg.

$50,000

Ottawa
Conducting workflow systems training for a sole proprietorship bakery in Ottawa.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive grant are as follows:
  • Located in Nova Scotia
  • Registered and active in the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies or incorporated by an Act of the Nova Scotia Legislature
  • Operating for at least 1 full calendar year
  • Generating at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible companies for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive grant must be registered and active in Nova Scotia, operating for at least one full calendar year, and generating at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity.
  • Companies located in Nova Scotia
  • Companies registered and active in the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies or incorporated by an Act of the Nova Scotia Legislature
  • Businesses that have been operating for at least 1 full calendar year
  • Companies generating at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some types of companies are not eligible for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) grant. Companies that do not meet the eligibility criteria such as being located in Nova Scotia, registered and active in the Nova Scotia registry, operating for at least one year, or generating at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity are not eligible.
  • Companies not located in Nova Scotia
  • Companies not registered and active in the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies or incorporated by an Act of the Nova Scotia Legislature
  • Companies that have not been operating for at least 1 full calendar year
  • Companies not generating at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant.
  • Direct training costs
  • Travel expenses (up to 50% coverage)
  • Accommodation costs for persons with disabilities (up to 100% coverage)

grant_single_labels|criteria

Evaluation and selection criteria for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive grant include identifying the need for training, clear learning objectives alignment, and completion of a comprehensive application process.
  • Identification of need for training
  • Learning objectives are clearly identified

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Register for a LaMPSS account using the LaMPSS External Access (Registration) Form and the Electronic Funds Transfer (Direct Deposit) Form.
  • Step 2: Apply directly to the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) program through the LaMPSS system.
  • Step 3: Read the WIPSI Program LaMPSS Application Instructions for detailed information on how to apply.

grant_single_labels|contact

wipsi@novascotia.ca
902-221-0442
Apply to this program