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.
684 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP) — Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Financial support for Indigenous businesses in the territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Self-Employment Assistance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL), Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Funding to support self-employment job creation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Employment Program — Post‐secondary
Money to hire summer students in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia film and television tax credit
Tax credits for eligible film and television productions in BC
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Working Capital Loan
Supports upgrades for outdated technology systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
CFI — John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
Strategic investment for research excellence and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Job Opportunity for Youth Grant
Support youth employment through nonprofit projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Training on the Job — Nunavut
Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Supports biofood sector training on climate change resilience
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $330,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Tax credit for creating employment in Gaspésie and Maritime Regions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call
Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
W
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Greater Sudbury Charities Fund and Social Investment Partnership (SIPS)
Capacity-building support for promising local charities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
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

Tax CreditsOpen
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
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

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program
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

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Strong Roots Community Grant Program
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
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.

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Capacity Building
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
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

Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Well Being Fund
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

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employers — FIT Project
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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
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
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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Awareness Projects
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

Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Skills for Success - Training and Tools Stream
Support skills training and workplace readiness tools
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants
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

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Sector Development Partnership Grants
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Sexual Harassment
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Training and Regional Events
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

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Options Youth Subsidy Program
Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Prince George & Region Prosperity Fund
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Building Safer Communities Program - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Capacity building for youth violence prevention programs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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
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

Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Women United
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
T
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs
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
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Technical Assistance Grants
Covers specialized consulting support for co-operatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Management Systems Funding
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Leadership Residency Funding
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Access to Justice Bundle Program
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

Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Fund
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

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

Grant and FundingOpen
2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund
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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships
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

Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
WSIB Research and Grants Program
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals: Skills Research
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

Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Prospera Foundation Grants
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Donations to Members of the Canadian Healthcare Community / Healthcare Donations
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Propeller Project
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

Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Central Alberta - Project Grants
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

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Central Alberta - Professional Development Grants
Support leadership capacity through professional development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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
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

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
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

Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
Strive 4 Work
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

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon
EHRC — Discovering Potential
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

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

Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Local Events
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
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Grant and FundingOpen
Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship
Financial aid for youth performing arts training
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Grants for adapted businesses
Supports long-term employment for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)
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

Grant and FundingClosed
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
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

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
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
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