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ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development
Money to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Opened January 13, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Receive 75% of wage coverage up to $15,000 in funding towards a newcomer's salary for placement in the environmental workforce.
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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 : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 13, 2023
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training and development of newcomers for integration into the Canadian environmental workforce.
- Facilitation of job placements for highly skilled newcomers in full-time environmental positions.
- Implementation of mentorship and peer networking initiatives for newcomers in the environmental sector.
- Workforce development programs that help employers access and integrate international talent.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Environmental sector companies
- Employers looking to hire newcomers into environmental roles
Eligible expenses
- Wages for eligible participants in new full-time environmental positions (with 75% wage coverage up to $15,000 for placements of 3 to 6 months).
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located in Canada.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete Online Eligibility Assessment and Application
- Fill out the eligibility assessment and application form on ECO Canada’s website.
- Step 2: Receive Pre-Qualification Confirmation
- Wait for email notification confirming whether you or your organization have been pre-qualified to participate in the program.
- Step 3: Commence Training Program
- Participants begin the training, which includes obtaining the Essential Skills Training Certificate and engaging in virtual discussions to support the job search process.
- Step 4: Recruitment and Placement Matching
- Participants and employers find their own placement, either by bringing their own candidate or selecting one from the ECO Canada pre-approved list.
- Step 5: Secure Funding Agreements
- Once a match between employer and participant is confirmed, sign and return contract agreements to ECO Canada within 15 days of issuance to secure funding.
- Step 6: Receive Wage Subsidy Funding
- Upon completion of training and proper reporting by both employers and participants, employers receive a wage subsidy (75% up to $15,000) for eligible full-time placements of 3 to 6 months.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified by email once pre-qualified.
- Funding is confirmed after a match with a pre-approved candidate and signed agreements are returned.
- Both employer and participant must complete reports during the placement.
Additional information
- The program is currently closed, and applications are not being accepted at this time.
- Updates regarding funding opportunities are shared through ECO Canada’s newsletter.
- A French version of the program website is under development and will be available soon.
- ECO Canada has extensive experience in funding workforce programs within the Canadian environmental sector.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development Program
What is the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development?
Receive 75% of wage coverage up to $15,000 in funding towards a newcomer's salary for placement in the environmental workforce.
How much funding can be received?
ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 30, 2026.
Who is eligible for the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development program?
To be eligible for the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development program, you must:
Must provide a full-time placement of 3 to 6 months in the environmental sector
Must secure a match with a pre-approved newcomer candidate
Must complete required reporting during the placement
What expenses are eligible under ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development?
Training and development of newcomers for integration into the Canadian environmental workforce.
Facilitation of job placements for highly skilled newcomers in full-time environmental positions.
Implementation of mentorship and peer networking initiatives for newcomers in the environmental sector.
Workforce development programs that help employers access and integrate international talent.
Where is the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development available?
The ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development program is available across Canada.
Is the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development is a Wage Subsidies And Interns