
Job Grants in Ontario
Employment grants are government-funded programs designed to support employers by covering a portion of the costs associated with training and skill development for their workforce. These grants encourage businesses to invest in the professional growth of their employees, leading to enhanced skills and increased productivity. They are tailored to meet the needs of companies looking to train new hires, improve the skills of current employees, or prepare individuals for employment after training. By offering financial assistance, these grants help reduce the financial burden of training, enabling employers to invest more in the growth and competitiveness of their organization.
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFunding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding
Funding for Ontario disability employment services
Grant and FundingClosedCWB WeldSAFE™ Career Kickstart Award
PPE support for future welding professionals
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCareer-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage subsidies for Ontario work placements
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenOntario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions
Grant and FundingClosed2023–2024 Services delivered: exceptional work-related disability supports
Work-related disability supports for employment barriers
Grant and FundingOpenVeterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
Incentivizes veterinarians to practice in underserved Ontario areas
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedEmployment placement with incentives (EPI)
Employment placements with employer incentives
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program
Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedGeneral Operating Grant
Operating support for licensed child care programs
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenCareer Employment Match Program 2024
Summer employment support for Treaty #3 students
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTown of Hanover Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2020–2030
Financial incentives for Hanover property improvement
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOVIN — Content Partnerships Program
Online micro-credentials for Ontario’s mobility workforce
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedFunding Opportunities for Child Care Operators
Financial support for Hamilton child care operators- Grant and FundingClosed
Township of Oro-Medonte - Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Financial help for local recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedLabour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Funding for agri-food labour force solutions
Grant and FundingClosedAccess to Justice Bundle Program
Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedEnhanced Support Funding (ESF)
Support for inclusive child care services
Grant and FundingClosedPhysician Recruitment Incentive Program
Incentive funding for new physicians in Selwyn
Grant and FundingOpenAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Funding for Aboriginal communities in mineral sector participation
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenInnovation Factory — Support for Startups
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
Tax CreditsOpenEmployer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario payroll tax relief for eligible employers and charities
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC)
Affordable licensed child care support in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenThe Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for first-year Canadian students
Grant and FundingClosedSkills Development Fund (SDF) — Training Stream
Supports workforce training and retention for Ontario organizations
Grant and FundingClosedFrancophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenOntario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Supports high school students in skilled trades apprenticeships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRTO7 Partnership Program
Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoeEligible Funding- From $350 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenForest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Supports Indigenous forest biomass partnerships
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedRehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant
Financial incentives for rehabilitation professionals in Northern Ontario
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedVolunteer and Employee Recruiting
Support for recruiting employees and volunteers
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRegional Development Program guidelines for business projects
Funding for business growth in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPeople & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedAppendix A: Eligible and ineligible cost categories
Financial support for advanced manufacturing growth
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development (RED) program
Supports rural community economic development in Ontario
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenSupported Employment
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in Hamilton
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation — General Student Support
Supports local student nutrition programs
- Other SupportClosed
National Indigenous Coaching Awards
Recognition for outstanding Indigenous coaches - Grant and FundingClosed
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Funding for a full-time Energy Manager - Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Works – Education Supports
Education and employment support through Ontario Works - Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs
Support feasibility studies and business planning for ESEs
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Project Funding
Supports capacity-building projects for non-profit social services organizations
Grant and FundingClosedRural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Funding for rural community development projects
Grant and FundingArchivedAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Values mapping and related projects
Supports consultation capacity for Indigenous communities
Expert AdviceClosedEnhanced Support Funding for Licensed Child Care Programs
Support for inclusive child care programs
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Supports hiring recent graduates in Northern Ontario
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports
Supports disability-related work barriers to employment
Grant and FundingClosedOTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic ReconciliationGrants for Ontario Indigenous businesses, communities and organizations
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedLicensed Child Care Funding and Wage Enhancement – City of Peterborough
Funding for licensed child care wage support
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedAboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
Support for Indigenous mining consultation capacity
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Social Investment Program (CSIP)
Funding for Durham non-profit community initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenKenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts