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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.

668 opportunities available
Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)

Sudbury Community Foundation
Capacity-building support for promising local charities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
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
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Film Incentive BC Tax Credit

Creative BC
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program

Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)
Funding and capacity development for Black-serving nonprofits
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 50% 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
Human Resources
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta

Genome Alberta
Supports Indigenous-led genomics training and career development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Strong Roots Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Strong Roots Community Grant Program

North Peace Community Foundation
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability 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
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing

Impact Atlantic
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Durham Community Foundation Community Grants

Durham Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Economic Development Capacity Building
Grant and FundingClosed

Economic Development Capacity Building

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Financial incentive for local governments' economic development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
First Nations Well Being Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

First Nations Well Being Fund

First Nations Public Service Secretariat
Supports community well being and poverty reduction projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Employers — FIT Project
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employers — FIT Project

Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)
Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
C
Grant and FundingClosed

ConnectUp - Standard Grants

Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon
Support for nonprofit community and STEM-focused initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Grant and FundingOpen

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)

MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Supports sustainable rural community development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
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
Clean Fuels Awareness Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Clean Fuels Awareness Projects

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Increase clean fuels awareness and understanding in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Newfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Tax credit for film production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for innovative employment and skills research
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Skills for Success - Training and Tools Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Skills for Success - Training and Tools Stream

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support skills training and workplace readiness tools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants

Government of Alberta
Funding for newcomer settlement and language supports
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Nation Rebuilding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Nation Rebuilding Program

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Supports nation rebuilding and capacity development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Sector Development Partnership Grants
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Sector Development Partnership Grants

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports Indigenous screen sector training and capacity building
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Grant and FundingClosed

Workplace Sexual Harassment

Federal Department of Justice
Support targeted workplace sexual harassment awareness projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 375,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Training and Regional Events
Grant and FundingClosed

Training and Regional Events

Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Support for cultural trainings and regional events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Options Youth Subsidy Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Options Youth Subsidy Program

Saint Mary's University (SMU)
Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Enhance your human resources

Discover the job grants available in Canada

Job grants support HR efforts by providing financial aid for employee training and development, enhancing workforce skills and productivity.

Prince George & Region Prosperity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Prince George & Region Prosperity Fund

The Prince George Community Foundation
Supports poverty reduction and social inclusion initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Career Focus
Grant and FundingOpen

Career Focus

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC); Service Canada
Supports mentored work experiences for highly skilled youth
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

Government of New Brunswick
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
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
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United
Grant and FundingClosed

United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United

United Way of Greater Simcoe County
Support initiatives for women and children’s wellbeing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Community Innovation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Innovation Grant

Gwaii Trust Society
Support for small innovative community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
T
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs

Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO
Support to scale employment social enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
T
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs

Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO
Support feasibility studies and business planning for ESEs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Technical Assistance Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Technical Assistance Grants

Canadian Worker Co-op Federation
Covers specialized consulting support for co-operatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Arts Management Systems Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Management Systems Funding

Rozsa Foundation
Improve arts organizations operational management systems
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Arts Leadership Residency Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Leadership Residency Funding

Rozsa Foundation
Paid leadership residency for racialized arts professionals
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Access to Justice Bundle Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Access to Justice Bundle Program

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Social Enterprise Fund
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Social Enterprise Fund

Valley First
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
L’Oréal Fund for Women
Grant and FundingClosed

L’Oréal Fund for Women

L'Oréal
Support for vulnerable women and girls resilience
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Build organizational capacity in 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships

United Communities Credit Union
Supports initiatives that strengthen financial well-being outcomes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
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
Adjustment Services
Grant and FundingOpen

Adjustment Services

Government of New Brunswick
Funding to support human resource management
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant

Hockey Alberta Foundation
Support EDI education to strengthen safe sport
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding to support employers toward economic recovery
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Giving Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Giving Fund

Weyerhaeuser
Supports local community initiatives in priority focus areas
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
WSIB Research and Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

WSIB Research and Grants Program

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Supports practical workplace safety research and training
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions

Future Skills Centre
Support for innovative skills solutions in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $75,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Call for Proposals: Skills Research
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Proposals: Skills Research

Future Skills Centre
Funds skills and labour market research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Rogers Youth Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Rogers Youth Grants

Rogers Communications Inc.
Supports youth education and employment readiness programs
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Prospera Foundation Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Prospera Foundation Grants

Prospera Credit Union
Supports community charitable programs in business, health, education
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Donations to Members of the Canadian Healthcare Community / Healthcare Donations
Grant and FundingOpen

Donations to Members of the Canadian Healthcare Community / Healthcare Donations

Amgen Canada
Donations supporting healthcare education and scientific initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
Grant and FundingOpen

Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project

GTAA, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Supports employment and skilled trades community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants

United Way of Central Alberta Society
Funding for one-time community impact projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

Government of Manitoba
Money for employee training in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
United Way Central Alberta - Professional Development Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

United Way Central Alberta - Professional Development Grants

United Way of Central Alberta Society
Support leadership capacity through professional development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Wage subsidies for environmental STEM graduate internships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Strive 4 Work
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon

Strive 4 Work

EmployAbilities
Career training and work placements for adults with employment barriers
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
EHRC — Discovering Potential
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

EHRC — Discovering Potential

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Youth internships in Canada's electricity sector, subsidized by EHRC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 22,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Support program to help victims of crime and promote their recovery - Stream 1

Quebec Ministry of Justice
Supports research, awareness, and training for victim assistance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
Investing in Women's Futures
Grant and FundingClosed

Investing in Women's Futures

Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Supports women-centred services for safety and economic empowerment
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grants for adapted businesses
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Grants for adapted businesses

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports long-term employment for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived

Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Provides wage support to eligible Canadian employers during COVID-19
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

Colleges and Institutes Canada
Financial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Magnet — Student Work Placement Program

Magnet
Money to hire students for work-integrated learning
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources