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Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) - Saskatchewan - Canada
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Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)

Supports employer-led training for new and existing employees
Government of Saskatchewan
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 1, 2025
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada

Overview

The Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant provides employer-driven funding of up to $10,000 per trainee to support businesses and non-profit organizations in training new or existing employees for available jobs. Eligible activities include third-party training programs aimed at addressing skills gaps, supporting new hires, or advancing current employees.
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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 $
  • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing 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
  • Business Associations
  • Unions
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Training new or existing employees to fill available jobs within the company.
  • Providing skills development programs to unemployed or underemployed individuals, leading to employment opportunities.
  • Upskilling employees to enable career advancement or adaptation to new roles within the organization.
  • Addressing specific skills gaps resulting from employer-driven changes in the workplace.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

This grant is driven by employers and is aimed at providing financial assistance to train new or existing employees for available jobs, creating more opportunities for unemployment and underemployment workers.

  • Private and non-profit sector employers.
  • Employers conducting operations within Saskatchewan.
  • Businesses registered under the Business Corporations Act in Saskatchewan.
  • Indigenous governments and Crown corporations for jobs in small or remote communities of 100,000 or fewer populations.
  • Employers offering jobs at the end of the training within Saskatchewan.

Who is not eligible

  • Publicly funded organizations, including health regions, post-secondary institutions, public libraries, municipalities, and school divisions.
  • Departments, ministries, or agencies of the Governments of Canada or Saskatchewan.
  • Employers not in good standing with provincial or government programs (e.g., outstanding contractual obligations or employment standards issues).
  • Businesses that have not registered with Information Services Corporation (ISC), unless otherwise eligible.
  • Self-employed individuals (as employers or as trainees).

Eligible expenses

  • Tuition or instructional fees charged by the training provider.
  • Mandatory student fees required by the training provider.
  • Textbooks, software, and other required training materials necessary to complete the training.
  • Learning material fees as stipulated by the training provider.
  • Examination fees that are required to complete the training program.
  • Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) incurred on eligible training costs (excluding GST costs for Non-profit Corporations).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses registered in Saskatchewan
  • Companies that conduct operations in Saskatchewan

Additional information

  • The program is currently closed for new applications until April 1, 2025, due to changes in federal funding allocations.
  • Applications submitted prior to the closure are still under review, but those submitted less than 10 business days before the training start date may not be approved.
  • Applicants must ensure all information, forms, and attachments are complete, as only fully completed applications will be assessed.
  • Approval of grant funding does not constitute endorsement of a training provider or training program by the Government of Saskatchewan.

Contacts

cansaskjobgrant@gov.sk.ca
306-964-1005

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 employer-driven funding of up to $10,000 per trainee to support businesses and non-profit organizations in training new or existing employees for available jobs. Eligible activities include third-party training programs aimed at addressing skills gaps, supporting new hires, or advancing current employees.

How much funding can be received?

Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) Funds up to 66% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 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: Must be a private sector business or non-profit registered and operating in Saskatchewan. Must intend to hire or continue to employ trainees in Saskatchewan after training. Publicly funded organizations and self-employed individuals are not eligible.

What expenses are eligible under Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)?

Training new or existing employees to fill available jobs within the company. Providing skills development programs to unemployed or underemployed individuals, leading to employment opportunities. Upskilling employees to enable career advancement or adaptation to new roles within the organization. Addressing specific skills gaps resulting from employer-driven changes in the workplace.

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

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