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.
733 opportunities available

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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
Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Support for innovative acériculture projects

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 FundingClosed
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Unsolicited Proposals Mechanism
Supports international development concept notes


Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Work experience and training support for organizations

Grant and FundingClosed
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia film and television tax credit
Refundable BC tax credit for eligible productions



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
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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 FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships

Grant and FundingClosed
Midwifery Study Scholarships for Targeted Regions
Funding for midwifery studies in targeted regions

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms

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


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Ontario Junior Exploration Program
Funding for early mineral exploration in Ontario


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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

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

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OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education

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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
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario

Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 1: Improving labor productivity in crop production
Supports farm productivity improvements in Quebec

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region

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Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta

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Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover

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Bison Transport Scholarship
Scholarship for community-minded Canadian students
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Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping
Funding for Quebec farm productivity investments


Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Host a municipal intern
Supports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training


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Skills for Success Program — Training and Tools Stream
Funding for foundational and transferable skills training and development

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions
Support for innovative skills solutions in Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships for Medical Device Reprocessing Attendants
Scholarships for medical device reprocessing students


Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Student Work Placement Program
Subsidies for hiring Canadian post-secondary students


Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Summer wage subsidies for Indigenous youth work experience


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The Leadership Fund
Leadership development support for non-profit people leaders

Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit cultural centres

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Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector

Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Child Care Program
Support for inclusive childcare programs in Alberta

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers
Wage support for hiring recent graduates


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
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Programme de subvention sag-lac en action - sports
Funding for sports and physical activity projects

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Access to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports

Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) — Special Calls Stream
Funding for interdisciplinary postpandemic research

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector
Funding for veterinary bio-food internships

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


Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities

Other SupportOpen
Snow clearing assistance for seniors and persons with reduced mobility
Free snow removal assistance for seniors and people with disabilities

Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Supports practical workplace safety research and training

Grant and FundingSuspended
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba

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Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba

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Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Official Languages Health Program
Improving health access for official language minorities


Grant and FundingClosed
Policy Development Contribution Program
Supports policy development through funding for public safety initiatives


Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Supports Yukon employers to hire students or youth for summer


Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production

Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Development Program
Supports workforce training and HR development for Manitoba businesses

Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Child Care Grants
Grants for non-profit child care providers in Richmond

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