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Employee Training Grants for Employers in Canada in 2026

Employee training grants can help Canadian employers reduce the cost of upskilling current employees, training new hires, and building a more adaptable workforce. The programs below focus on funding that can support training, certifications, productivity skills, technical skills, onboarding, and job-readiness projects.

The strongest applications are usually employer-driven: you define the role, training provider, eligible participants, budget, timeline, and business outcome before applying. Compare the options below before preparing a training plan or application.

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  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

    Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporated (KCFI) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Kitikmeot Community Futures

    Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Labour Force Training

    Funding for employer-led workforce training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NB, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • United Communities Credit Union logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships

    Funding for financial well-being initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Montreal City Mission logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Maa'n - ensemble

    Support for newcomer integration through community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Manitoba Accessibility Fund

    Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 5, 2026 · Closing date : November 27, 2026
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Transport Canada (TC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Marine Training Program

    Marine training for underrepresented groups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    BC, NS, NT, Nunavut, Canada
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  • Rupertsland Institute (RLI) logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Métis Employment Services

    Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Midwifery Study Scholarships for Targeted Regions

    Funding for midwifery studies in targeted regions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Mini-Grants Program

    Small project funding for priority initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • MRC de Bonaventure logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses

    Non-repayable contributions and loans supporting local entrepreneurial projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 15, 2025 · Closing date : March 19, 2027
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nunavut Mine Training Fund

    Money for mine training organizations in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Health Canada logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Official Languages Health Program

    Improving health access for official language minorities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Service Canada logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports

    Employment support funding for people with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $6,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

    Supports trade resilience and market diversification in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 23, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Works – Education Supports

    Education and employment support through Ontario Works
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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  • Palette Skills logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better

    Get access to a growing qualified talent pool
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Pathways to Possibility

    Funding for inclusive automotive career programs
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PISAQ – Stream 2

    Support for veterinary expertise development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 15, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PISAQ – Stream 4

    Supports better animal health practices
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Yukon Association of Education Professionals (YAEP) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Professional development

    Reimbursement for educator professional development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,100 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
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  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

    Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 1, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • EmployAbilities logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Restart Your Career

    Free training and job placement support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Rockland Trust logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rockland Trust — Community Giving

    Community funding for local nonprofits and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • SA Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    SA Foundation — International Program Replication Grants

    Support for SA model replication abroad
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, BC, Canada
  • Saltire Foundation Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Saltire Scholars Internship Program

    Supports a fully funded internship placement
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    SaskJobs — Employer Services

    Workforce support for Saskatchewan employers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program

    Funding for a full-time Energy Manager
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs

    Funding for youth green jobs in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

    Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 99,900 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
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  • microbusiness logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Self Employment Training

    Free online self-employment training for Albertans
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Self-Employ PEI

    Supports unemployed individuals to start their own businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Skills Advance Ontario

    Regulatory framework for Ontario career colleges
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Skills Catalyst Fund

    Supports innovative workforce development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Skills Development Program

    Funds short-term training to build essential employability skills
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 26,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NT, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate

    Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Staffing UP

    Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    START Program

    Hiring incentives for Nova Scotia employers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • EmployAbilities logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Strive 4 Work

    Career training for adults with disabilities in Edmonton
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Structural Projects Policy

    Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Adler University Vancouver Foundation (AUVF) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Student Employment Program

    Paid work opportunities for eligible students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Support for Albertans affected by coal phase out

    Financial support for coal sector workers in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 28, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
  • B.C Social Venture Partners Foundation (SVP) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    SVP Vancouver

    Multi-year nonprofit capacity-building support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Targeted Labour Market Programs

    Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • The Vinesh Saxena Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Vinesh Saxena Family Foundation — General Funding

    Financial support for people and organizations in need
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

    Funding for tourism consulting projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada