Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Grants & Loan Description:The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth.Comments on Funding:Funding will take the form of: interest-free repayable contributions for up to 50% of eligible costs for eligible businesses;non-repayable contributions for up to…
Amount:$750,000.00 Type of Program:Grants Description:The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology offers programs to support research and development projects for both commercial and non-commercial applicants. For commercial applicants, the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology supports projects that reduce the technical and financial risk of research and development projects where R&D is required to realize…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Subsidy Description:Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) is helping to build a stronger workforce and retain young people in Nova Scotia with a salary incentive that makes it easier to hire recent graduates. Comments on Funding:Funding is 25% of the first year’s salary – 35% if the new graduate is a member of…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Grants Description:The Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) is a program designed to support projects that will provide Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) eligible participants with meaningful work experience that will improve their employment prospects. Financial assistance is available for income support and/or Employment Insurance Benefits for those participants who are active…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Grants Description:The Workplace Education Initiative (WEI) provides business skills training to business owners and their employees. WEI training enhances individual workplace skills and supports businesses and organizations to be more successful, open to change and ready for growth. Programs offered include leadership and communication skills, sales and marketing, financial management,…
