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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.

655 programs
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NL, Canada
  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Skilled Newcomer Internships for the Bio-economy

    Wage support for inclusive bio-economy hiring
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream

    Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream

    Funding for research and innovation in workforce skills
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Slate Development

    Funding for scripted slate development in B.C.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

    Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Valley First logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Social Enterprise Fund

    Funding for social enterprises and community impact
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Solicited call - Skills for Success

    Skills training funding for workforce readiness
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $5,000,000 to $50,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Solicited call for funding under the Community Workforce Development Program - Regional Stream

    Funding for community workforce development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Sound Design Program

    Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Strategic Partnerships Initiative

    Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strong Roots Community Grant Program

    Support for resilient, inclusive community projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Student Summer Skills Incentive

    Wage support for summer student hiring
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 9,600 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Employment for Nunavut Students

    Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summer
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program

    Funding for supervised summer student jobs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,741 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary

    Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Supercluster Projects

    Collaborative advanced manufacturing funding for Canadian projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 44% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants

    Funding for newcomer integration projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)

    Supports knowledge mobilization networks
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

    Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Training and Career Support Program

    Supports training and career development in Canadian health research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Training and Regional Events

    Funding for cultural training and artistic events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Training on the Job — Nunavut

    Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workforce Development Program

    Discontinued support for workforce training and HR development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)

    Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Yukon Historical & Museums Association logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Heritage Training Fund

    Supports short-term heritage sector training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Yukon, Canada
  • Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Tourism Training Fund

    Tourism training support in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Yukon, Canada
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

    Support for hiring first-year apprentices
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada