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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive. 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 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