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ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development

Money to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional
ECO Canada (ECO)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : 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

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.

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.

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.

Documents and links

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development

Frequently Asked Questions about the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development. 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 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.

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

Who are the financial supporters of the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development?

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development is funded by ECO Canada (ECO)

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