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Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Employer-led training support for businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant provides financial support for employer-led employee training. It helps businesses and non-profit organizations train new or existing workers for available jobs, with support available for eligible training costs up to $10,000 per trainee.
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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 : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 66.67% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training new hires for available jobs
- Training existing employees for a new or better job
- Training existing employees to address skills gaps
- Customized employee training programs delivered by third parties
Documents Needed
- Employer Application Form
- Direct Deposit Payment Request Form
- ISC Corporate Registry number
- Training provider and program details, including dates and costs
- Training Course Outline for customized training
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private, for-profit businesses
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Commercial cooperatives
- Private training institutions
- Labour organizations and trade unions
Who is not eligible
- Publicly funded organizations
- Self-employed individuals as trainees
- Temporary foreign workers without the required authorization and work permit
- Volunteers
- Sub-contracted employees
Eligible expenses
- Tuition or instructional fees
- Mandatory student fees
- Textbooks, software, and required materials
- Examination fees
- Eligible PST and GST on covered costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel, transportation, accommodation, and meal costs
- Training started before approval or before the contract
- Business consulting and self-study
- Training to maintain an existing licence or professional designation
- Apprenticeship training
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- The ministry confirms receipt within three business days.
- Completed applications are assessed by the ministry, usually within 20 business days.
- If approved, a training contract is negotiated before training begins.
- Payment is issued after training ends and final reporting is completed.
- Applications may be audited after payment.
Additional information
- The program is closed for applications until April 1, 2025.
- Applications submitted less than 10 business days before training start may not be approved.
- Approved applications require a training agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan.
- The ministry may audit applications and payments after funding is issued.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG). 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-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)?
The Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant provides financial support for employer-led employee training. It helps businesses and non-profit organizations train new or existing workers for available jobs, with support available for eligible training costs up to $10,000 per trainee.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) Funds up to 66.67% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) program?
To be eligible for the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) program, you must:
Eligible Saskatchewan employer
Current or future employee trainees
Third-party, credentialed training
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)?
Training new hires for available jobs
Training existing employees for a new or better job
Training existing employees to address skills gaps
Customized employee training programs delivered by third parties
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at cansaskjobgrant@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 306-964-1005.
Where is the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) available?
The Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) is a Grant and Funding