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NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program

Government of NL — Department of Energy and Mines
Maximum Funding
10-15% of eligible costs
Open
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
New Program
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
20%
NL Job Accelerator and Growth (JAG) Program provides up to 10-15% payroll rebate per incremental job over 3 years; +5% for graduates/new residents. Payroll rebate of 10-15% per incremental job created over 3 years, with an additional 5% bonus for hiring recent graduates and new residents. Open. Approval odds: ~50–70% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description

Payroll rebate of 10-15% per incremental job created over 3 years, with an additional 5% bonus for hiring recent graduates and new residents. Targets large-scale job creation in Newfoundland and Labrador, requiring a minimum of 20 new jobs at an average salary of $50,000.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Canadian-incorporated corporation operating in Newfoundland and Labrador for 24+ months
  • Must create minimum 20 new incremental jobs
  • Average salary must be $50,000+ per job
  • Excludes real estate, retail, and call centre industries
  • Must maintain job creation over 3-year rebate period
Provinces
Newfoundland & Labrador
Industries
All
Business Stage
Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
10-15% payroll rebate per incremental job over 3 years; +5% for graduates/new residents
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 20% of eligible costs
Deadline
Open

Program Scorecard

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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Good
Approval Rate
~50–70%
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
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Application Steps

1 Initial Contact with IET Investment Attraction Team Contact [email protected] or call 709-729-6123 to discuss your expansion plans and determine fit before submitting a formal application. JAG is relationship-driven — early engagement with provincial investment attraction staff is important.

Required Documents 7

✓ JAG Program application form
✓ Business plan demonstrating job creation capacity

Eligible Expenses 3

Ineligible Expenses 5

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Compatible Programs

ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP) Atlantic Immigration Program SR&ED Tax Credits NRC-IRAP Canada Job Grant
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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk
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How JAG Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply for JAG?
No — must be a Canadian-incorporated corporation operating in NL for 24+ months. Sole proprietors and partnerships don't qualify.
What's the realistic rebate amount for 20 jobs?
At 15% on $50K average salary for 20 jobs: $150,000/year for 3 years = $450,000 total. Bonus for graduates adds 5% more.
When do I get paid for the rebate?
Reimbursement model — paid over 3 years as jobs are created and maintained. No upfront payment. Requires annual verification.
Why do most applications get rejected?
Most fail on job count (under 20), average salary below $50K, or excluding real estate/retail. Jobs must be truly incremental.
Can I stack JAG with ACOA BDP?
Yes — ACOA BDP covers capital costs while JAG covers payroll. Both apply to the same expansion project.

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