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Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Green Jobs Internship Program supports youth employment in the natural resources sector through wage subsidies. It helps Canadian employers hire interns for roles in energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences.
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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 : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Paid internships in the natural resources sector.
- Employer-led hiring of young Canadians for natural resource roles.
Documents Needed
- Company or organization contact information
- Placement manager contact information
- Company signing authority contact information
- Detailed job description
- Signed offer letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-registered for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations and groups
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments
Eligible expenses
- Intern salaries
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Clean Foundation.
- Approved employers must hire an intern within 60 days.
- A contract is issued before onboarding is completed.
- Monthly salary proof, a mid-point check-in, and a final report are required.
- Final subsidy payment is prepared after review of the required closing documents.
Additional information
- The program is supported by Natural Resources Canada.
- Employer applications for the 2026-27 program year are open until June 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AST.
- Intern applications for the 2026-27 program year are open.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Foundation — Green Jobs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Clean Foundation — Green Jobs. 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 Clean Foundation — Green Jobs?
The Green Jobs Internship Program supports youth employment in the natural resources sector through wage subsidies. It helps Canadian employers hire interns for roles in energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences.
How much funding can be received?
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Clean Foundation — Green Jobs program?
To be eligible for the Clean Foundation — Green Jobs program, you must:
Canadian-registered employers
Payroll and supervision capacity
Youth interns aged 15 to 30
What expenses are eligible under Clean Foundation — Green Jobs?
Paid internships in the natural resources sector.
Employer-led hiring of young Canadians for natural resource roles.
Where is the Clean Foundation — Green Jobs available?
The Clean Foundation — Green Jobs program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Clean Foundation — Green Jobs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Clean Foundation — Green Jobs?
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs is funded by Clean Foundation