Canadian grants & funding programs

New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit

NB tax credit calculated on eligible R&D expenditures in NB (program rules apply).

New Brunswick provincial R&D tax credit that can complement R&D performed in NB, including security engineering and development work.

New Brunswick · Canada

Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)

Non-refundable Ontario tax credit applied against Ontario corporate income tax for qualifying SR&ED expenditures.

Non-refundable corporate income tax credit for qualifying SR&ED expenditures in Ontario. Can help offset Ontario corporate income tax associated with security R&D and product development performed in Ontario.

Ontario · Canada

British Columbia Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit (Provincial)

BC tax credit based on eligible SR&ED expenditures in BC (refundable/non-refundable treatment depends on program rules and claimant type).

BC provincial SR&ED tax credit that can complement federal SR&ED (note: federal SR&ED is excluded from this list, but the BC credit is a distinct provincial credit). Supports eligible R&D performed in BC including cybersecurity and secure software engineering work.

British Columbia · Canada

Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Alberta

75% funding for innovation, efficiency, market expansion, and environmental projects in agriculture.

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is a federal-provincial-territorial government funding program providing many streams of financial support. Its suite of programs offered towards Alberta businesses and organizations supports the growth and competitiveness of Alberta agriculture. Through the program, applicants may receive grants to offset a portion of eligible costs for a wide range of projects.

Alberta

Regional Development Fund – Community Capacity Building

Up to 100% funding for capacity building, planning, and community development initiatives.

The Community Capacity Building component assists groups by enhancing skills essential to regional economic planning, development and implementation. The component offers capacity building modules, planning sessions, and industry development sessions to interested stakeholders with a clear link to economic and business development.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships

75% funding for partnerships tackling labor market issues, skills development, and community strategies.

The Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program aims to support partnerships to address labor market issues, develop innovative strategies, and promote industry/community partnerships.

Ontario

Québec Tax Credit for Research and Development (R&D) Salaries (Remboursable) – CDAE

Refundable tax credit calculated on eligible R&D salaries/wages (rates and constraints depend on claimant profile and rules).

Refundable Québec tax credit(s) for eligible R&D-related salaries and eligible activities carried out in Québec. Relevant for Québec-based security engineering, cryptography, privacy/security R&D, and secure platform development.

Quebec · Canada

Training Fund for Film, TV, and Digital Media

75% funding for training in film, television, and digital media skills.

The Training Fund offers funding for Yukon residents and non-profit organizations to develop skills in film, television, and digital content creation.

Yukon

Export Marketing Assistance Program

50% funding for market research, trade shows, and marketing materials.

The Northern Ontario Exports program provides timely financial assistance and targeted training to help export-ready small and medium enterprises, industry associations, and not-for-profit organizations from across Northern Ontario.

Ontario

Triple-P

The Triple-P program is designed to spur economic development by offsetting the cost of purchasing equipment or software related to the innovative commercial product, process, or service of the for-profit company in three categories: Productivity, Prototype, Process improvements.

Ontario

Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) ‚ÄúFiscal Year 2023 Advancing U.S. Thin-Film Solar‚Äů

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) intends to release the Advancing U.S. Thin-Film Solar Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) of up to $36 million for research, development, and demonstration projects on two major thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technologies: metal halide perovskite PV and cadmium telluride (CdTe) PV. This FOA will promote American leadership in thin-film PV technology, and the domestic manufacture of thin-film PV modules. This FOA will also support SETO in meeting Congressional direction provided in fiscal year 2023 to spend no less than $25 million to support the advancement of both perovskite PV and CdTe PV technologies ($50 million in total).The FOA is expected to be released in September 2023 and is expected to be restricted to for-profit lead applicants.. . Up to $20M will fund projects on industrial perovskite PV research and development to enable future commercialization by reaching specific thresholds of efficiency, long-term reliability, manufacturability, and economic viability. Quantitative guidelines within the NOI describe what a competitive application is expected to include for a given funding level. This information is being communicated through the NOI so potential applicants can take advantage of the intervening time before a FOA is released to identify and fill possible gaps in their capabilities.. . Up to $16M will fund projects to advance cadmium telluride (CdTe) PV research, development, demonstration, and commercialization across the materials, equipment, installation, and performance monitoring supply chain to improve the competitiveness of the domestic CdTe PV technology industry.¬ř¬ř. . SETO anticipates to award 3 or more financial assistance awards in the form of cooperative agreements. These awards will last 18-36 months, with $3 million-$20 million federal share per project and a cost share requirement of 20-50%.

United States

Livestock Strategy Program – Community Pasture

75% funding for livestock genetics, feed efficiency, and climate resilience projects.

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Prince Edward Island

Rhyze® Up! Accelerator

Up to 50% funding for mentorship, project support, and leadership coaching for women-led businesses.

The Rhyze® Up! national accelerator offers up to $10,000 in support for women-founded or co-founded companies in Canada to help them accelerate the growth of their businesses.

Canada

IDEaS fictional intelligence contest: Polar paradigms 2045: Defending Canada’s sovereignty

The contest seeks visionary essays in hard science fiction exploring how emerging technologies can empower military forces to defend Canada’s sovereignty and national interests in the Arctic.

Canada

Explore and Create – Professional Development for Artists

Up to 100% funding for mentorships, workshops, and specialized training for artists.

The Professional Development for Artists component of Explore and Create supports the career growth of Canadian artists and artistic groups by encouraging participation in a wide range of development opportunities.

Canada

Micro Voucher Program - Alberta Innovates

Up to 50% funding for design, testing, and marketing of innovative tech solutions.

The Micro Voucher Program funded by Alberta Innovates is designed to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Alberta, Canada, in their innovation and technology development efforts. The program aims to reduce the financial burden on these companies as they sought to develop new technologies, products, or processes, or to improve existing ones.

Alberta

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities

50% funding for Agri-tech and Cleantech innovations, community outreach, and workshops.

The 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund supports nonprofits that serve underrepresented communities and founders developing Agri-tech and Cleantech innovations.

York Region

Kakivak Association – Economic Opportunity Fund

Up to 100% funding for business start-up, expansion, tools, and marketing.

Up to $10,000 in grant funding for new equipment, safety gear, and marketing initiatives for your tourism-based business

Canada

Health and Wellness Programming

$10,000 funding for community health, cultural programs, and capacity-building initiatives.

The Department of Health’s Community Wellness Programs are now accepting one-time funding applications for a $10,000 grant for community-led health and wellness programming throughout Nunavut. Approved programming may begin any time after July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

Nunavut

Sustainable Growth Investment – Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land

70% funding for sustainable investments, covering interest costs and liquidity needs.

The Sustainable Growth Investment Program ensures the continuity of the Growth Investment Program, supporting productive and sustainable investments for farmers with investment projects, regardless of their production sector or business life cycle.

Quebec

Métis Business Development Programs

75% funding for business plans, loans, and development to empower Métis entrepreneurs.

The Métis Business Development Programs provide funding and support to Métis entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan to start and grow their businesses, including business planning, loans, grants, and management skills training.

Saskatchewan

Commemorate Canada Program

75% funding for national commemorative projects, including education, events, and public access.

The Commemorate Canada Program provides support for initiatives that commemorate and/or celebrate historical figures, places, events, and accomplishments of national significance through funding.

Canada

IDEaS Fictional Intelligence Contest

The contest is a launchpad for game-changing ideas, arming military leaders with bold insights to defend Canada’s sovereignty using emerging technologies.

Canada

Infrastructure Planning Grant Program

100% funding for local government infrastructure planning: asset, stormwater, water, and waste management plans.

Grant Goals - Support sustainable community infrastructure development - Facilitate long-term comprehensive planning for local governments - Enable technical, environmental, and economic feasibility assessments - Enhance infrastructure planning capabilities Keywords - Municipal infrastructure - Community development - Asset management - Stormwater planning - Water resource management - Sustainable infrastructure - Local government planning - Feasibility assessment - Infrastructure optimization - Strategic municipal development - Urban resilience - Environmental sustainability - Technical infrastructure analysis - Resource management - Strategic planning Description The Infrastructure Planning Grant Program provides financial support to municipalities and regional districts in British Columbia for developing comprehensive infrastructure plans. The program aims to enhance local government capacity for strategic, sustainable infrastructure development through targeted planning initiatives. Target Audience - Municipalities in British Columbia - Regional districts - Local government planning departments - Municipal infrastructure managers - Community development professionals Eligible Expenses - Asset management plan development - Integrated stormwater management planning - Water master plan creation - Liquid waste management planning - Technical feasibility studies - Environmental impact assessments - Economic infrastructure analysis Eligibility - British Columbia local governments - Municipalities - Regional districts - Entities with valid business BCeID - Organizations with infrastructure planning needs Criteria - Maximum grant amount: $10,000 - Focus on long-term infrastructure planning - Comprehensive approach to community development - Demonstrable need for infrastructure assessment - Alignment with sustainable development goals Program Requirements - Complete online application via Local Government Information System (LGIS) - Submit Application Supplementary Form - Provide supporting documentation - Adhere to program guidelines - Demonstrate project feasibility and strategic value Hiring Criteria - Not applicable (grant for planning, not personnel) Due Dates - Year-round application process - Next processing deadline: June 11, 2025 - Regular processing cycles Start Dates - Flexible, based on individual project timelines - Dependent on application approval Age Requirements - Not applicable (organizational grant) Industry / Area of Work - Municipal infrastructure - Urban planning - Environmental management - Water resource engineering - Community development - Public sector infrastructure - Sustainable city planning

British Columbia

Rhyze® Up! national accelerator

Up to 50% funding for mentorship, project support, and leadership coaching for women-led businesses.

The Rhyze® Up! national accelerator offers up to $10,000 in support for women-founded or co-founded companies in Canada to help them accelerate the growth of their businesses.

Canada

FCC Community Funding

50% funding for food security, well-being, education, public trust, and community enhancement projects

Grant Goals - Enhance rural and agricultural communities - Support food system ecosystem development - Promote community well-being and resilience - Advance food security and agricultural literacy - Facilitate community-driven social impact initiatives Keywords - Rural development - Agricultural community support - Food security - Community enhancement - Social innovation - Capacity building - Systemic change - Nonprofit collaboration - Indigenous community development - Agricultural education - Community health - Social infrastructure - Grassroots initiatives - Sector transformation - Holistic community support Description FCC Community Funding provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen Canadian communities, with a focus on the agricultural and food system ecosystem. The program offers grants up to $10,000 annually to eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations. Target Audience - Registered charities - Non-profit organizations - Schools - First Nations communities - Inuit governments - Métis organizations - Rural municipalities - Towns and cities in Canada Eligible Expenses - Capital purchases - Community infrastructure projects - Educational programs - Food security initiatives - Well-being support programs - Public awareness campaigns - Agricultural literacy projects Eligibility - Canadian-based organizations - Registered with Canada Revenue Agency - Aligned with food system or community development goals - Demonstrable community impact - Transparent organizational structure Criteria - Focus on food security - Promote community well-being - Support agricultural education - Enhance public trust in agriculture - Demonstrate clear community benefit - Sustainable and scalable initiatives Program Requirements - Year-round application process - Partial funding possible - Alignment with FCC community development mission - Clear project outcomes - Measurable community impact Hiring Criteria - Not directly applicable - Organizational capacity assessment - Mission-driven leadership - Community engagement capabilities Due Dates - Continuous intake - No specific deadline - Applications accepted year-round Start Dates - Flexible - Dependent on project readiness - No fixed annual cycle Age Requirements - Not age-restricted - Organizational eligibility primary focus Industry / Area of Work - Agriculture - Food systems - Community development - Social services - Educational initiatives - Rural infrastructure - Indigenous community support

Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick +9 more

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) – Business Intelligence and Networking

80% funding for travel, trade shows, and seminars to boost your business growth.

Under the Business Intelligence and Networking program, financial assistance may be available to assist with costs associated with attendance at seminars and trade shows to access information regarding new technologies or business opportunities.

Northwest Territories

Vehicle Retrofit Program

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The Vehicle Retrofit Program provides financial assistance for the retrofitting of vehicles to increase the mobility of persons with a disability residing in New Brunswick.

New Brunswick

JEDI – Aboriginal Development Fund – Business and Entrepreneurship Development

50% funding for business plans, marketing, training, and conferences to boost your growth.

The JADF provides funding to entrepreneurs, existing businesses, and communities in the First Nation communities of New Brunswick to support business and community economic development planning.

New Brunswick

Vehicle Retrofit Program – Persons with disabilities

75% funding for cultural projects, operational costs, and promotional travel opportunities.

The program aims to increase the mobility of persons with disabilities by providing financial assistance for the cost of supplying and installing eligible retrofitting and accessibility features for vehicles.

New Brunswick

Market Access Program (MAP)

50% funding for trade shows, conferences, and market entry activities.

A program designed to assist STEP member companies in entering new markets or making a return visit to a new market, outside of Saskatchewan, with a maximum reimbursement of $8,000 per fiscal year.

Saskatchewan

STEP Market Access Program

50% funding for trade shows, conferences, and market visits to boost your exports.

Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership’s Market Access Program (MAP) is a program designed to support the domestic and international marketing efforts of STEP members. Funds are provided to assist STEP member companies in entering a new market or making a return visit to a new market, outside of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant

Up to 100% funding for environmental education, community gardens, park revitalization, and citizen science projects

## Grant Goals - Environmental protection and community greening - Support local environmental education initiatives - Enhance green spaces and community engagement - Promote environmental awareness and sustainability - Facilitate hands-on environmental learning ## Keywords - Environmental grants - Community greening - Ecological education - Sustainability funding - Native species restoration - Urban green infrastructure - Community environmental projects - Ecological literacy - Green space development - Environmental stewardship - Climate action - Biodiversity support - Community volunteer engagement - Nature-based learning - Ecosystem conservation ## Description The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation provides funding for environmental projects across Canada, focusing on local ecological initiatives, environmental education, and community green space development. The foundation supports projects that create meaningful environmental impact and engage community members in sustainability efforts. ## Target Audience - Registered Canadian charities - Educational institutions - Primary schools - Secondary schools - Post-secondary institutions - Municipalities - Indigenous groups/communities - Environmental organizations - Community-based environmental initiatives ## Eligible Expenses - Community garden development - Schoolyard greening projects - Park revitalization - Citizen science initiatives - Environmental education programs - Native species planting - Community environmental workshops ## Ineligible Expenses - Infrastructure costs - Capital investments - Administrative expenses - Shade structures - Playground equipment - Ornamental landscaping - Conferences - Land acquisition - Advocacy activities - Scholarships/grants - Travel expenses - Research projects - Projects on private land - International projects ## Eligibility - Must be a Canadian organization - Projects must occur within Canada - Focus on environmental education or green space programs - Demonstrable community engagement - Clear environmental learning objectives - Sustainable and impactful project design ## Program Requirements - Submit application before project start date - Provide detailed project budget - Demonstrate community involvement - Focus on local environmental issues - Include educational components - Prioritize native species and ecological learning - Ensure public accessibility ## Hiring Criteria - Not applicable (grant for projects, not employment) ## Due Dates - Winter submission: January 15 - Summer submission: July 15 ## Start Dates - Projects must begin after grant approval - Typically start following notification in April/October ## Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions - Projects targeting various age groups welcome ## Industry / Area of Work - Environmental conservation - Ecological education - Urban greening - Community development - Sustainability initiatives - Nature-based learning - Climate change adaptation - Biodiversity preservation

Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick +9 more

Business Intelligence and Networking

80% funding for travel, trade shows, and seminars to boost your business growth.

This program can help connect you with the information and contacts you need to build your business.

Northwest Territories

Access Support

100% funding for accessibility services, supplies, rental equipment, and project supports

Grant Goals - Provide additional financial support for accessibility services - Enable arts projects with specific accessibility needs - Remove barriers for artists and arts organizations with disabilities - Support inclusive arts participation and project implementation Keywords - Accessibility support - Adaptive arts funding - Inclusive arts programming - Disability arts support - Barrier removal - Assistive technology - Accommodation funding - Adaptive equipment - Inclusive project support - Disability arts infrastructure - Accessibility services - Adaptive performance - Inclusive cultural participation Description The Access Support Program provides supplementary funding for accessibility-related expenses associated with BC Arts Council grant-funded projects. It offers targeted financial assistance to help artists and organizations overcome specific barriers and implement necessary adaptive supports. Target Audience - Artists with disabilities - Arts collectives - Cultural organizations - Performing artists - Visual artists - Community arts groups - Indigenous cultural centers - Deaf and disability arts practitioners Eligible Expenses - Accessibility services - Rental equipment - Adaptive technology - Communication support - Sign language interpretation - Assistive devices - Specialized project accommodations - Mobility support equipment - Adaptive performance technologies Eligibility - Must have an associated BC Arts Council grant - Open to individuals, collectives, and organizations - Covers multiple arts disciplines - Supports various fields of artistic practice Criteria - Project-specific accessibility needs - Clear demonstration of required supports - Alignment with BC Arts Council grant objectives - Detailed explanation of barriers encountered Program Requirements - Apply jointly with BC Arts Council grant - Describe specific accessibility barriers - Provide budget for support services - Submit through Grant Management System - Consult Accessibility Coordinator prior to application Hiring Criteria - Demonstrated need for accessibility support - Commitment to inclusive arts practices - Clear project goals - Ability to articulate specific accommodation requirements Due Dates - Ongoing application process - Aligned with associated grant timelines Start Dates - Concurrent with associated BC Arts Council grant - Flexible project implementation Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions - Open to all career stages Industry / Area of Work - Community Arts - Dance - Deaf Arts - Disability Arts - Festivals - Indigenous Cultural Centers - Literary Arts - Media Arts - Museums - Music - Publishing - Theatre - Visual Arts

British Columbia

Story Telling Fund

75% funding for project development, scriptwriting, editing, and more in Nunavut.

The Story Telling Fund provides grants of up to $7,500 to support production companies and individual filmmakers in Nunavut in developing their skills and expressing their artistic voice through content creation.

Nunavut

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding – Story Telling Fund

75% funding for project development, scriptwriting, editing, and more in Nunavut.

The Story Telling Fund is a creation fund that provides production companies and individual filmmakers the flexibility of a greater diversification of activities not currently served by NFDC’s funding programs.

Nunavut

CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning

75% funding for business valuations, succession planning, and market showcasing.

CBDCs in Newfoundland and Labrador have a pilot business valuation program available for commercial businesses. Professional valuators will be engaged directly by CBDCs and small businesses in rural communities to estimate the economic value of an owner's interest in a business.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Business Valuation and Succession Planning

75% funding for business valuations, succession planning, and market showcasing.

CBDCs in Newfoundland and Labrador provide financial support to conduct business valuations and showcase business opportunities in provincial, national, and potentially international markets, seeking interested buyers

Newfoundland and Labrador

Grand Challenges Canada

75% funding for innovations in health, sanitation, and education to save lives.

Grand Challenges Canada invests in ideas that integrate social and business approaches to generate transformative impact, with a focus on improving global health.

Canada

Nunavut Filmmakers Funding – Creative Content Development Fund

75% funding for rights acquisition, research, script editing, and pre-production costs.

The Creative Content Development Fund provides for the development of creative content in the screen-based media. It supports the growth of a community of content creators in Nunavut and assists Nunavut production companies to develop digital media content, particularly that which is interactive and convergent to existing television programming.

Nunavut

CDAP Boost Your Business Technology

70% funding for youth wage subsidies, technology upgrades, and digital adoption support.

The Boost Your Business Technology grant offers Canadian-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) support to adopt new technologies in order to increase competitiveness and resilience.

Canada

Talent Opportunities Program

70% funding for hiring students, covering wages, training, and work placements.

The Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) aims to support Canadian business owners and students by providing wage subsidies to hire post-secondary students for work placements and internships. While all students are eligible for the TOP, priority will be given to applicants who are Indigenous people, people with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, first-year students, visible minorities and/or women in STEM.

Work Integrated Learning - Digital

50% wage subsidy for hiring students, enhancing skills, and fostering innovation.

The Work Integrated Learning - Digital (WIL-D) program aims to provide support to employers who are growing their business. To do this, ICTC is providing financial assistance for businesses to hire post-secondary students. This opportunity will allow the students to gain meaningful WIL experiences and develop foundational and entrepreneurship/business skills.

Canada

Eco Canada Student Work Placement (Co-Op)

50-70% wage subsidy for student co-op placements in environmental STEAM and business roles

Grant Goals • Stimulate environmental career pathways • Provide work-integrated learning experiences • Support student skill development • Facilitate workforce growth in environmental sectors • Promote industry-academic collaboration Keywords • Work-integrated learning • Wage subsidy • Environmental career development • Student placement • STEAM fields • Green workforce • Professional skills • Experiential learning • Talent pipeline • Sustainability careers • Internship • Co-operative education • Environmental professional training • Skill bridging • Career exploration Description ECO Canada's Student Work Placement Program supports post-secondary students by providing wage assistance for environmental sector work experiences. The program connects students with employers to facilitate meaningful professional development and contribute to Canada's green workforce growth. Target Audience • Canadian post-secondary students • Environmental sector employers • STEAM and business field students • Canadian citizens • Permanent residents • Refugee status holders Eligible Expenses • Student wages • Work placement costs • Training-related expenses • Professional development activities Eligibility • Current Canadian post-secondary students • Placements in STEAM and business fields • Alignment with student's educational program • Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiary businesses Criteria • 6-16 week placement duration • Minimum 180 hours of work • Full-time or part-time positions acceptable • Placement benefits student's academic path Program Requirements • Student and employer must apply • Pre-qualification process • Mutual placement matching • Reporting throughout placement • Signed contracts within 15 days Hiring Criteria • Preference for: - Female STEM students - Visible minorities - Persons with disabilities - Indigenous students - First-year students - Recent immigrants Due Dates • Ongoing applications • No specific deadline mentioned Start Dates • Flexible within academic year • 6-16 week placement window Age Requirements • No age restrictions Industry / Area of Work • Environmental sectors • STEAM fields • Business-related disciplines • Sustainability-focused industries • Green technology • Climate solutions • Natural resources • Conservation • Environmental research • Clean energy

Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick +10 more

ICTC WIL Program

50% wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students in digital work-integrated learning placements

Grant Goals - Facilitate meaningful work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students - Support digital economy talent development - Provide wage subsidies to employers - Enhance student practical work experience - Promote workforce skill development in technology and digital sectors Keywords - Work-integrated learning (WIL) - Digital economy - Wage subsidy - Student work placement - Technology skills - Talent development - Emerging digital talent - Professional development - Skill bridging - Career readiness - Workforce integration - Digital skills training - Post-secondary talent - Innovation workforce - Experiential learning Description The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital program is an innovative initiative funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program. It supports post-secondary students by providing meaningful work experiences in digital economy roles while offering employers wage subsidies to hire emerging talent. Target Audience - Canadian registered businesses - Not-for-profit organizations - Employers in digital and technology sectors - Post-secondary institutions - Small and medium enterprises - Organizations seeking digital talent Eligible Expenses - Student wages - Up to 50% salary subsidy (maximum $5,000) - Up to 70% salary subsidy for underrepresented groups (maximum $7,000) Eligibility - Registered Canadian business or not-for-profit organization - Provide safe workplace - Have general liability insurance - Hire student on payroll - Capable of full work term compensation - Offer meaningful learning experience Criteria - Employer must be in eligible sector - No government or extension organizations - No partisan political organizations - No financial institutions - No familiar relationship with student - Student must be Canadian citizen/permanent resident - Student must be post-secondary enrolled - Legally entitled to work in Canada Program Requirements - Full-time or part-time student placement - Meaningful work experience - Consistent student compensation - Adherence to program guidelines - Completion of application process Hiring Criteria - Prioritize underrepresented groups - Women in STEM - Indigenous Peoples - Students with disabilities - Visible minorities - Newcomers to Canada - First-year students Due Dates - Program active January 2017 - March 2026 - Fall 2025 applications currently waitlisted - Application review takes 5-10 business days Start Dates - Flexible within program timeline - Dependent on employer and student availability Age Requirements - Post-secondary student status - No specific age restrictions Industry / Area of Work - Digital economy - Technology sectors - Information and communications technology - Emerging digital roles - Innovation-driven industries

Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick +9 more

Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) Powered by Magnet

50% wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students in quality work placements

Grant Goals - Facilitate work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for post-secondary students - Support Canadian businesses and nonprofits in talent development - Create economic opportunities for students across various sectors - Promote skill alignment between academic studies and workplace needs - Enhance employability and career readiness for students Keywords - Work-integrated learning - Wage subsidy - Student placement - Experiential education - Talent pipeline - Career development - Workforce integration - Skills matching - Professional experience - Student recruitment - Internship - Co-op placement - Applied research - Mentorship program - Skill development - Workplace learning - Student employment - Industry collaboration - Talent acquisition - Career readiness Description The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) is a federal initiative designed to connect post-secondary students with meaningful work experiences across Canadian industries. The program provides wage subsidies to employers, enabling them to hire students and create quality work-integrated learning opportunities that bridge academic knowledge with practical workplace skills. Target Audience - Canadian registered businesses - Not-for-profit organizations - Employers seeking to develop talent pipeline - Sectors across various industries - Organizations committed to student skill development Eligible Expenses - Student wages - Work-integrated learning placement costs - Training and mentorship expenses - Placement-related operational costs Eligibility - Registered Canadian business or not-for-profit - Willing to provide quality work-integrated learning experience - Committed to paying student full wages - Compliant with labor legislation - Not a government, crown corporation, or financial institution Criteria - Net new student placement - Full-time or part-time position - Not a subcontract or contractor position - Cannot be filled by business owner or existing employee - Placement connected to post-secondary program Program Requirements - Provide meaningful work experience - Align placement with student's academic studies - Offer mentorship and skill development - Comply with workplace standards - Document placement details - Submit required documentation Hiring Criteria - Prioritize quality learning experience - Support student skill development - Offer competitive wages - Provide structured work environment - Commit to student professional growth Due Dates - Fall 2025 applications: August 2025 - First-come, first-served basis - Limited funding availability - Waitlist management Start Dates - September 1 to December 31, 2025 (Fall term) - Placement timing aligned with academic calendar Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions - Must be registered post-secondary student Industry / Area of Work - All industries except government and financial sectors - STEM - Non-profit - Research - Technology - Healthcare - Creative industries - Service sector - Manufacturing - Agriculture - Environmental sciences

Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick +9 more

TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program

50-70% wage subsidy for hiring tech-immersive student placements in high-growth sectors

## Grant Goals - Support Canadian businesses in hiring post-secondary students - Develop tech talent pipeline - Promote workforce diversity and inclusion - Provide meaningful work experience for students - Facilitate skill development in emerging technology sectors ## Keywords - Wage subsidy - Tech talent development - Student work placement - Diversity hiring - STEM workforce - Tech immersive roles - Underrepresented groups - Career readiness - Digital technology - Work-integrated learning - Tech skills development - Inclusive hiring - Student employment - Innovation workforce - Professional development ## Description TECHNATION's Career Ready Program is a Government of Canada-supported initiative that provides wage subsidies to employers hiring post-secondary students. The program aims to create meaningful work experiences in technology-focused roles while supporting businesses in developing emerging talent across various tech-related disciplines. ## Target Audience - Canadian registered businesses - Non-profit organizations - Tech and non-tech companies with tech-immersive roles - Employers seeking to hire post-secondary students - Organizations committed to workforce diversity ## Eligible Expenses - Student wages (50-70% subsidized) - Up to $5,000-$7,000 per student placement - Full-time and part-time work terms - Tech-focused roles across multiple disciplines ## Eligibility - Registered Canadian businesses - Non-profit organizations - Excluding large financial sector employers - Post-secondary institutions and municipalities not eligible ## Criteria - Provide tech-immersive work placement - Hire students from accredited Canadian post-secondary institutions - Demonstrate "net new" student hiring - Comply with minimum wage requirements - Fixed-term employment (not freelance/consultant) ## Program Requirements - 12-16 week work terms - Three placement periods annually - Students must be Canadian post-secondary students - Roles must be tech-related or tech-immersive - Equitable distribution of subsidies across provinces/territories ## Hiring Criteria - Preference for underrepresented groups: - Women in STEM - Indigenous students - Visible minorities - New Canadians (within 5 years) - Persons with disabilities - First-year undergraduate students ## Due Dates - Rolling application process - Summer 2025 Program: Waitlist Only - Fall 2025 Program: Opens July 21st, 1pm ET ## Start Dates - Winter placement: January-April - Summer placement: May-August - Fall placement: September-December ## Age Requirements - Currently enrolled post-secondary students - No specific age restrictions ## Industry / Area of Work - Digital technology - AI/IoT/Machine Learning - Advanced Manufacturing - Cybersecurity - Agri-Tech - Clean Tech - Health Tech - Digital marketing - Software engineering - Data analysis - Strategic consulting - Business development

Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick +10 more