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Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) - Ontario - Canada
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Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Ontario's workforce is our most valuable asset. As new technologies, globalization and shifting demographics rapidly change Ontario's economy, they alter the mix of available jobs and the skills people need to succeed in them. By building up education and training, we can maintain Ontario's competitive advantage, helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is suspended

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Training employees to upgrade their skills through eligible third-party providers.
  • Developing workforce abilities to meet current business needs.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Employers in Ontario, both small and large, looking to invest in training for their workforce, can apply for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. Small employers with less than 100 employees and larger employers with 100 or more employees are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per person for training costs, provided the training is delivered by an eligible, third-party training provider. Additionally, organizations acting as intermediaries are eligible for administrative funding. Employers should have specific skills demands that need addressing through training.

Eligible expenses

  • Training costs delivered by an eligible, third-party trainer.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Additional information

  • Applications are currently limited to training for 25 or fewer participants per submission.
  • Employers interested in training for more than 25 participants are encouraged to consider the Skills Development Fund (SDF).
  • Key program documents, such as forms and information sheets, are periodically updated and should be accessed from the official source.
  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Documents and links

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

Contacts

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

Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?

Ontario's workforce is our most valuable asset. As new technologies, globalization and shifting demographics rapidly change Ontario's economy, they alter the mix of available jobs and the skills people need to succeed in them. By building up education and training, we can maintain Ontario's competitive advantage, helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.

How much funding can be received?

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) program?

To be eligible for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) program, you must: Employers must contribute to the training costs: 50% for businesses with 100 or more employees, and 1/6 for small employers with less than 100 employees. Training must be provided by an eligible, third-party trainer.

What expenses are eligible under Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?

Training employees to upgrade their skills through eligible third-party providers. Developing workforce abilities to meet current business needs.

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?

You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at EmploymentHotlineInquiries@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-800-387-5656.

Where is the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) available?

The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) is a Grant and Funding

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