Job Grants in Canada in 2026
Job grants in Canada provide financial assistance to employers for training and hiring employees to enhance workforce skills and productivity.
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.
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Financial support for northern initiatives
Supports northern Quebec projects advancing community and territorial development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Financial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Social enterprise funding to improve quality of life
Tax CreditsOpen
APCHQ — Apprenticeship job creation tax credit
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Government of Canada
Non-refundable tax credit for employers hiring eligible apprentices
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Workforce training and development for Quebec’s construction industry
Grant and FundingClosed
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Women in STEM Scholarship
Government of Alberta, Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports Alberta women pursuing studies in underrepresented STEM fields
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program
Bilingual work experience for postsecondary students across provinces
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Government of Canada, ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation
Supports training and innovation for underrepresented groups in trades
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Intercultural projects funding initiative in Charlevoix-Est MRC
Grant and FundingOpen
Impulse-Skills program
Supports collective training projects to develop workforce skills
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund
Supports Indigenous communities in developing justice program capacities
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting youth employment centers
Supports youth employment centers in empowering social and economic integration
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3
Business support for enhancing operational skills and sales
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
Supports community development projects improving quality of life
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
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Job grants support HR efforts by providing financial aid for employee training and development, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS)
Funds innovative auto manufacturing projects creating or retaining jobs
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Newcomer Settlement Program
Supports social and economic integration for newcomers in Ontario
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Next Generation of Jobs Fund
Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Grant and FundingArchived
Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Workforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Other SupportOpen
Restart Your Career
Free 24-week training and job placement for eligible adults with disabilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience
Grant and FundingClosed
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Supports capacity and improvements for Nova Scotia beef processors
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Supports sustainable rural community development in Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Industry Initiatives
Supports development of British Columbia's music industry ecosystem
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
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kitikmeot Community Futures
Business loans and advice in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
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Tax CreditsClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for Training a Worker Employed by a SME
Offers tax credits for small businesses training workers
Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Child Care Grants
Grants for non-profit child care providers in Richmond
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OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Supports BC student employment in agriculture sectors
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
Financial support to increase representation of women in the venture capital industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Women's Futures
Supports women-centred services for safety and economic empowerment
Expert AdviceClosed
Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Help for women entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Offer cost-shared funding to enhance community-owned water systems for better agricultural water management in British Columbia.
Grant and FundingOpen
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Financial support for continuing education for childcare providers
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — Content Partnerships Program
The OVIN Content Partnerships Program funds Ontario-based institutions up to $50,000 to develop micro-credentials for the automotive and mobility workforce.
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Host a municipal intern
Supports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MiHR — Green Jobs
Green Jobs Program supports eco-friendly mining youth employment
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Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development
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Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Provides financial support to Quebec forest companies for hiring external specialists to enhance their operations.
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions
Support for innovative skills solutions in Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Student Work Placement Program
Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Annual tax relief for employers based on payroll thresholds
Grant and FundingClosed
The Leadership Fund
Leadership development support for non-profit people leaders
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Training and research for Yukon's mining industry
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Fund
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Indigenous
Financing for Indigenous businesses and organizations in Southern Ontario
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Rural Enhancement Employment Program — Private Sector Businesses
Wage subsidy for rural PEI businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for book publishing internships
Grant and FundingClosed
Slate Development
Supports B.C. production companies' project development and capacity-building initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Access to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
EHRC — Destination Trade
Wage subsidies for apprentice opportunities in the electricity sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous cultural partnership
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Healthy Communities Fund
Supports community readiness for rapid economic development
Grant and FundingClosed
EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call
Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
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