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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.
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.
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
Selection criteria
Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Participants must be aged 15-30.
- Funding is focused on the STEM field.
- Participants must be post-secondary graduates.
- Eligible candidates must hold Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residency status, or Canadian refugee status.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the eligibility assessment and online application.
- Step 2: Wait for pre-qualification by email.
- Step 3: Find and confirm a placement match.
- Step 4: Sign and return the contract agreement within 15 days.
- Step 5: Complete reports during the placement.
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
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