Open
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2003
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Employers who hire and retain graduates from registered co-operative education programs in full-time employment can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $2,500 in each of the first two years of employment. The program supports full-time jobs in Manitoba that are related to the graduate’s field of study.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2003
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Young adults
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring and retaining co-op graduates in full-time employment in Manitoba.
- Creating work placements and employment opportunities linked to a graduate’s field of study.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private companies
- Co-operatives
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Unincorporated employers
- Corporations and other income tax-exempt organizations
Who is not eligible
- Provincial government departments
- Federal government departments
Eligible expenses
- Wages and salaries paid to eligible co-op graduates.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted by completing the co-op program approval form and sending it to PSI@gov.mb.ca.
- The form is reviewed by the Department of Education and Training.
- The program must confirm it meets the eligibility requirements in Section 3.
- The applicant must certify the information is true and complete.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Both COS-HI and COG-HI are fully refundable credits.
- Unincorporated employers can claim the refundable credit on the individual income tax return.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive Program
What is the Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive?
Employers who hire and retain graduates from registered co-operative education programs in full-time employment can claim 15% of wages and salaries, up to a maximum of $2,500 in each of the first two years of employment. The program supports full-time jobs in Manitoba that are related to the graduate’s field of study.
How much funding can be received?
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive program?
To be eligible for the Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive program, you must:
Hire a co-op graduate
Full-time employment in Manitoba
Work related to field of study
What expenses are eligible under Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive?
Hiring and retaining co-op graduates in full-time employment in Manitoba.
Creating work placements and employment opportunities linked to a graduate’s field of study.
Who can I contact for more information about the Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at tao@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-1833.
Where is the Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive available?
The Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive is a Tax Credits