GradWorks Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of any size operating in Nova Scotia - Non-profit organizations based in Nova Scotia - Social enterprises registered in the province - Employers must be able to provide ongoing employment and workplace supervision - Businesses must be in good standing with provincial and federal tax authorities - No restriction on industry sector ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $30,360 CAD per hire - Reimbursement rate: Up to 66% of eligible salary costs - Employment duration: Covers up to 12 months of employment - Structure: Grant-based (non-repayable) - Funding source: Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and provincial workforce development programs - Payment method: Typically reimbursed upon submission of payroll documentation and proof of employment ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Wages and salaries for the new graduate employee (primary eligible expense) - Employment benefits directly tied to the hired graduate's compensation - Payroll deductions and employer contributions (CPP, EI, provincial payroll taxes) - Costs must be for the newly hired NSCC graduate only—no retroactive wages ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Candidate requirement: Hire must be a recent/qualified graduate of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) - Employment timeline: Position must commence within defined eligibility window (verify current program dates) - Minimum employment period: Employee must remain employed for duration claimed in grant application - Documentation: Employer must submit payroll records, T4 slips, proof of NSCC graduation, and employment contracts - Reporting: Periodic compliance verification and end-of-period reporting mandatory - Grant claw-back: Funds may be recovered if employment is terminated prematurely without valid cause - Application deadline: Subject to annual program intake periods—check NSCC website for current deadlines - No concurrent funding: Typically cannot combine this grant with other identical wage subsidies for the same position