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ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
Environmental youth internship funding
Last Update: March 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 17, 2026
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 : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses of all sizes.
- Canadian-owned businesses and Canadian subsidiaries.
- Municipal governments and provincial or territorial government departments.
- Indigenous organizations.
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
- Non-Canadian-owned businesses
- Non-Canadian subsidiaries
- Entities not falling under municipal government, provincial or territorial governments department, or Indigenous organizations
Eligible expenses
- Participant salary for an eligible full-time placement.
- Additional participant supports.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
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
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- ECO Canada provides additional support to the recruitment process through resources like a Job Board.
- Employers are required to provide a new, full-time, permanent position as part of the eligible criteria.
- The program is designed to enhance environmental career pathways and skill development.
- Continuous reporting is required to maintain eligibility for wage subsidy throughout the placement period.
- The program promotes mentorship and network building for young professionals in the environmental sector.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI). 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 — 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 $25,000 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