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ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
Environmental youth internship funding
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
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 80% 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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