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Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant

Cost-shared training support for Ontario employers
Halton Region (HATCH)
Last Update: April 29, 2026
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Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

This program supports employers with training costs for workers and job seekers in Ontario. It offers up to $10,000 per participant, or up to $15,000 for eligible small employers hiring and training unemployed participants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop team skills
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 100 employees maximum
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Canadians

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Training for current employees to upgrade skills
  • Training for new employees
  • Training to support job seekers and help them enter or return to work

Documents Needed

  • Employer application form
  • Employer attestation form
  • Training provider attestation form
  • Participant registration form

Official resources

Official page

Skills and Training

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Private employers
  • Non-profit employers
  • First Nations
  • Organizations acting on behalf of employers, such as industry associations and union training centres

Who is not eligible

  • Government bodies
  • Broader public sector organizations
  • Employment Ontario or COJG service providers
  • Employers receiving other public funding for the same training for the same participant

Eligible expenses

  • Direct training costs
  • Training materials, including textbooks and software
  • Travel expenses for eligible distance-related training

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Training already in progress
  • Courses and activities that are not eligible, such as MBA, CFA, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT preparation
  • Business consulting services and conference participation
  • Membership fees, subscriptions, annual fees and professional association dues
  • Training for business owners and senior executives of large organizations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Selection criteria

  • Validity of the application and proposed training
  • Value for money
  • Alignment with ministry priorities
  • Past performance in the program for returning applicants
  • Priority for training that supports new or better jobs

How to apply

  • Step 1
    • Complete the employer application online.
    • Use the service provider assigned by postal code if assistance is needed.
  • Step 2
    • Prepare the required attestation forms and participant registration form.
    • Ensure all forms are fully completed.
  • Step 3
    • Submit the application before training begins.
    • Allow at least 12 business days for processing.
  • Step 4
    • Pay the training provider.
    • Submit proof of payment and the completed training results report to receive reimbursement.

Processing and Agreement

  • The application is reviewed for eligibility before funding is considered.
  • The ministry or service provider assesses validity, value for money, and alignment with program priorities.
  • Past results under the program may be considered for repeat applicants.
  • Funding is not guaranteed even if eligibility requirements are met.

Additional information

  • The program is administered by independent service providers.
  • Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
  • Employers must submit the application before training begins.
  • A signed employer attestation is required.

Contacts

EmploymentHotlineInquiries@ontario.ca
1-800-387-5656

Frequently Asked Questions about the Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant Program

What is the Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant?

This program supports employers with training costs for workers and job seekers in Ontario. It offers up to $10,000 per participant, or up to $15,000 for eligible small employers hiring and training unemployed participants.

How much funding can be received?

Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant program?

To be eligible for the Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant program, you must: Employer authorized in Ontario Training linked to Ontario job Ontario resident participant

What expenses are eligible under Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant?

Training for current employees to upgrade skills Training for new employees Training to support job seekers and help them enter or return to work

Who can I contact for more information about the Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant?

You can contact Halton Region (HATCH) by email at EmploymentHotlineInquiries@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-800-387-5656.

Where is the Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant available?

The Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant is a Grant and Funding