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ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
Environmental youth internship funding
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
March 17, 2026
Opened March 1, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
ECO Canada supports employers hiring youth into environmental STEM roles through wage funding and training. Eligible placements can receive up to 80% of salary coverage, up to $25,000, plus a potential $5,000 for additional participant supports.
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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 0.8% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring youth into environmental STEM positions.
- Full-time placements in new permanent roles.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses of all sizes.
- Canadian-owned businesses and Canadian subsidiaries.
- Municipal governments and provincial or territorial government departments.
- Indigenous organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Participant salary for an eligible full-time placement.
- Additional participant supports.
Selection criteria
- Priority will be given to Indigenous youth, racialized youth, youth with disabilities, members of official language minority groups, Northern/Rural/Remote youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, and women.
How to apply
- Sign in to SurveyMonkey Apply or register for a new account.
- Complete your eligibility profile and select Organization under Eligibility.
- Set up your organization profile under Your Organizations in Site Settings.
- Click Programs to access the applications and choose the program you want to apply for.
- Complete the eligibility quiz and online application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and pre-qualified by email.
- Funding is secured after a match is confirmed and signed agreements are returned within 15 days.
- Reports must be completed during the placement to receive the wage subsidy.
Additional information
- ECO Canada can support recruitment through resources such as its Job Board, where host employers can post positions and candidates can submit their resumes.
- Candidates and employers are responsible for finding their own placement match.
- The program includes training for young professionals and supports peer and mentor network building.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) Program
What is the ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)?
ECO Canada supports employers hiring youth into environmental STEM roles through wage funding and training. Eligible placements can receive up to 80% of salary coverage, up to $25,000, plus a potential $5,000 for additional participant supports.
How much funding can be received?
ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) Funds up to 0.8% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) program?
To be eligible for the ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) program, you must:
New full-time permanent role
Environmentally related to STEM
Eligible Canadian employer type
What expenses are eligible under ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)?
Hiring youth into environmental STEM positions.
Full-time placements in new permanent roles.
Where is the ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) available?
The ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) program is available across Canada.
Is the ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) is a Wage Subsidies And Interns