Job Grants in Canada in 2026

Job grants in Canada are designed to help employers train new or existing employees for available jobs, improving their skills and qualifications. These grants often cover a significant portion of training costs, encouraging companies to invest in their workforce development.

1011 programs available

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services
Laurentides Tourism
Supports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
City of Laval
Enhances Laval's community life through strategic local projects
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program
Desjardins
Financing support for young entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Acton — PDZA
MRC Acton
Agricultural development plan for local producers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund
MRC Beauce-Centre
Support for hiring innovation-focused talent
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $3,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB)
Interest-free financing for social economy projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Clermont, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
Funding for business growth in Coaticook
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
MRC de Mékinac
Funding for local and regional development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 21, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments
MRC Rivière-du-Loup (MRC)
Funding for structuring local development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Funding for local community development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Support for viable self-employment projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Financial support for self-employment start-up
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
MRC Les Moulins (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Mascouche, Terrebonne, Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Mascouche, Terrebonne, Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Business support funding for accompaniment projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — FRR – Stream 2
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Supports local and regional development efforts in MRCs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC)
Financing for business development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Skills development
Musicaction
Supports music skills development initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : September 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for targeted agricultural skills development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agricultural cooperative membership costs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $4,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Paid Sick Leave Rebate
Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
Money for employers to cover sick leave in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Parliamentary District Policing Program
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Funds Ottawa Police Service for enhanced security in Parliamentary District
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2029
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
PME MTL (PME)
Money for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2020
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Manufacturier
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Supports Quebec manufacturing SMEs' performance and efficiency
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $70,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Quebec City
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
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 ResourcesInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting the fight against poverty and social exclusion
Government of Québec
Funding for initiatives combating poverty and social exclusion
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting youth employment centers
Government of Québec
Supports youth integration through community employment centers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Employer contact and support for work programs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Training fund for employees in the construction industry
Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ), Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)
Financial support for construction workers' training and development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training
Government of Québec
Financial assistance to train drivers of light or heavy vehicules in eco-driving
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Build organizational capacity in 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
A New Frontier in Fundraising
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
International research on disruptive technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 18, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Education and relationship-building
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Funding for Indigenous mining-sector learning
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Funding for Indigenous mineral consultation capacity
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 329,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Business support services for company growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Government of Ontario, Immigration, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Grants to train apprentices
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Agriculture for Life
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Adjustment Services
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for labour market adjustment projects
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
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Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Support for advanced manufacturing growth in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 30, 2026
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Agriconseils, Government of Québec
Financial support for expert advisory services
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $50,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agriculture Job Connector
Government of Alberta
Agriculture jobs and employer support in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2020
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta — Workplace Training
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Workplace training fund in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Community Partnership (ACP)
Government of Alberta
Supports municipalities’ collaboration and capacity building for sustainable regional services
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship START
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)
Funding for Nova Scotia apprenticeship hiring and retention
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL)
Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 14 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NL, Canada
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Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
Government of Nunavut
Supports archaeological and paleontological research in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship
Artishow
Financial aid for youth performing arts training
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Impact Grant
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC), Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Project funding for arts organizations in B.C.
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Management Systems Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Supports arts organizations’ management systems
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for cultural associations and organizations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Assurance Systems Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)
Canadian Heritage
Provides financial support to high-performance Canadian athletes
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 27,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)
WorkBC
Government financial assistance for workforce skills training in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $300,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Business consulting and financing support
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Guidance to better manage your cash flow
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Lead and strengthen your people strategy
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Improve leadership and people practices
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Guidance towards a successful certification
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 7, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for Indigenous business growth
Canada
Eligible Funding
From $100,001 to $350,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Flexible financing for business growth and operations
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BRIDGE Program
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Government of Alberta
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
City of Vancouver
Capacity building for youth violence prevention
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building UP
Government of Yukon
Funds for activities strengthening the labour market in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Advisory Supports
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding for professional business support services
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
BC, Canada
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Business Development Program — Commercial Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial support for business growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Quebec City
Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Improvement Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : September 23, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL)
Money to train existing and new employees in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Grant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Government of Alberta
Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative
Government of Alberta
Workforce support for tariff-affected Alberta employers
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Government of Saskatchewan
Employer-led training support for businesses
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $100,000
Up to 66.67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Canadian journalism labour tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for newsroom wages
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Career Employment Match Program 2024
Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre for the Treaty No. 3 Area Inc.
Summer employment support for Treaty #3 students
Fort Frances, Kenora, Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2024
Fort Frances, Kenora, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Career Focus
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Service Canada
Funding for youth career-related work experiences
Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Career Transition
Travail Sans Frontières (TSF)
Free career transition support for men over 35
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : May 19, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA)
Wage subsidies for precision metalworking placements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 6, 2026
Closing date : April 12, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial support for Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
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Job grants support HR efforts by providing financial aid for employee training and development, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.
Grant and FundingOpen
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Youth entrepreneurship support in Prince Edward Island
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 9, 2023
PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon University
Training and research for Yukon mining
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Yukon, Canada
Other SupportOpen
CGLCC - Training
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Workplace inclusion training for 2SLGBTQI+ engagement
Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Childcare Program Stabilization Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Children, Youth & Families Grants
The Sudbury Foundation
Funding for youth-focused community initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Yukon, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)
Paid student placements for cultural employers
Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cinespace Technician Roster
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2023
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Grants in Canada in 2026

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services

Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

MRC Abitibi-Ouest — CRÉAVENIR Program

MRC Acton — PDZA

MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund

MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects

MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments

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MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)

MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment

MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — FRR – Stream 2

MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

Musicaction — Skills development

PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan

PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor

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Paid Sick Leave Rebate

Parliamentary District Policing Program

PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives

Podium Manufacturier

Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

Supporting the fight against poverty and social exclusion

Supporting youth employment centers

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC

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Training fund for employees in the construction industry

Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training

2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund

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Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Education and relationship-building

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream

ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services

Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2

Adjustment Services

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Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream

Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses

Agri-food Funding

Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)

Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)

Agriculture Job Connector

Alberta — Workplace Training

Alberta Community Partnership (ACP)

Apprenticeship START

Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy

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Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support

Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship

Arts Impact Grant

Arts Management Systems Funding

Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations

Assurance Systems Program

Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)

B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)

BC Tech Growth Programs

BDC Advisory Services

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BDC Advisory Services — Financial Management

BDC Advisory Services — Human Resources

BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management

BDC Advisory Services — Certifications

BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan

BDC Financing — Small Business Loan

BRIDGE Program