Suspended
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Funding for employer-led employee training
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Job Grant helps employers train employees and new hires to upgrade skills and adapt to changing workforce needs. It provides up to $10,000 per trainee for eligible training costs, with additional flexibility for certain small employers.
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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
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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 existing employees to upgrade skills
- Training new hires before they start work
- Employer-led skills training to meet workforce needs
Documents Needed
- Employer attestation form
- Training provider attestation form
- Permanent or conditional job offer for each newly hired trainee
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector employers
- Non-profit sector employers
- Individual employers in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, or municipal governments and agencies
- Broader public sector organizations
- Employment Ontario or Integrated Employment Services providers
- Organizations already receiving similar government funding for the same trainees
Eligible expenses
- Training costs for eligible employee training
- Training materials, textbooks, and software
- Travel costs to attend training, where eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Training employers are legally required to provide
- Vendor training on its own product or service
- Executive or preparatory courses
- Business consulting, conferences, and curriculum development
- Membership, subscription, and association fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome, whether approved or not.
- An Employment and Training Consultant is assigned after receipt is confirmed.
- Approved applications proceed under a transfer payment agreement.
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
Contacts
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)?
The Ontario Job Grant helps employers train employees and new hires to upgrade skills and adapt to changing workforce needs. It provides up to $10,000 per trainee for eligible training costs, with additional flexibility for certain small employers.
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:
Private or non-profit employers in Ontario
Training must use an eligible third-party provider
Employees or identified new hires only
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
Training existing employees to upgrade skills
Training new hires before they start work
Employer-led skills training to meet workforce needs
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
You can contact Government of Ontario 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