ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
grant_single|update April 21, 2025
Canada
Money to hire students for an environmental co-op
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate April 1, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
grant_single|grantors
- ECO Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
If you’re working on an environmental project, you could get connected with a post-secondary student in STEAM or business and a subsidy to cover 50% of their salary up to $5,000 for a maximum of 16 weeks.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Financial aid covers 50% of the student's wages, up to a maximum of $5,000 per placement.
- Funding applies to placements between 6 to 16 weeks, either full-time or part-time, provided the placement includes at least 180 hours of work.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Placement of post-secondary students in work positions related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM), or Business fields.
- Facilitation of real-world, on-the-job learning experiences for students in environmental sectors while they are still enrolled in post-secondary education.
- Collaboration between Canadian businesses and post-secondary institutions to offer meaningful work placements of 6 to 16 weeks duration.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 2,500
Real-world work placement for a data analyst student at GreenTech Solutions
$ 3,000
Web development internship for a computer science student at CleanTech Innovations
$ 2,200
Graphic design internship for an arts student at RecycleYourTech
$ 2,520
Research assistant position for an engineering student at GreenEnergy Labs
$ 2,400
Environmental impact study internship for a biology student at EcoBio Research
$ 2,400
Sustainability advisor role for a business student at Forever Green Initiatives
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian-owned business or a Canadian subsidiary.
- The applicant must not be a municipality, government entity, or post-secondary institution.
- The business can be of any size.
- The business must offer a new full-time or part-time placement lasting 6 to 16 weeks, with a minimum of 180 hours, for a post-secondary student in a STEAM or Business field.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Businesses of all sizes that are Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiaries (excluding municipalities, governments, and post-secondary institutions)
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Municipalities
- Government entities
- Post-secondary institutions
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Salary expenses for students hired for full-time or part-time placements (6 to 16 weeks, minimum 180 hours), covering 50% of wages up to a maximum of $5,000 per student.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Businesses located anywhere in Canada
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Apply Online
- Visit the ECO Canada Student Work Placement Program website.
- Choose the appropriate application path: Apply as a Student or Apply as an Employer.
- Fill out the online application form with the required information.
2
Approval Notification
Once pre-qualified, both students and employers will receive an email informing them of their approval to participate in the program.
3
Placement Recruitment
- Begin recruitment for the placement through resources such as the ECO Canada Job Board.
- Employers can post job opportunities, and students can submit their resumes for consideration.
4
Contract Finalization
- After a match is confirmed between a pre-approved student and employer, contracts are prepared.
- Sign and return the contracts to ECO Canada within 15 days of issuance.
5
Funding Receipt
- Employers can receive up to 50% of the wage coverage, to a maximum of $5,000, once the placement begins.
- Both employers and students must complete required reports throughout the placement period to maintain funding eligibility.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The French version of the website is under development and will be available soon.
- The program offers access to a job board for recruitment support.
- Both employers and students are required to complete periodic reporting during the placement.
- Funding is secured only after a contract is signed and returned within 15 days of issue.
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