ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
Canada
Money to hire students for an environmental co-op
grant_single|update March 31, 2025
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateApril 1, 2024
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
grant_single|grantors
- ECO Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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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|projects
For the Student Work Placement (Co-op) program, eligible projects or activities include:
- Real-world work placements for post-secondary students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) and Business fields
- Developing environmental career pathways, skill development, and business growth
- Providing support for the Canadian environmental workforce through wage and training funding
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
Eligibility for this grant requires businesses to meet certain criteria related to their type and operations.
- The program is open to businesses of all sizes.
- Host employers must be a Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiary (excludes municipalities, governments & post-secondary institutions).
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Post-secondary students who are current students in Canadian institutions and are pursuing fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM), or Business are eligible to apply. They must hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status. Additionally, employers of all sizes that are Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiaries (excluding municipalities, governments, and post-secondary institutions) can apply. Employers must offer placements between 6 to 16 weeks with a minimum of 180 hours and align with the student’s educational field.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This program excludes specific types of organizations from eligibility based on their status or main business activities. These restrictions aim to ensure funding goes to strategic and eligible sectors with a clear focus on student development in a professional setting.
- Municipalities and government entities are not eligible.
- Post-secondary institutions cannot apply as employers under this program.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Student Work Placement Program provides funding assistance for student placements that align with their field of study. It aims to bridge the gap between academic education and hands-on work experience in the environmental sector.
- Placement of post-secondary students in projects that align with or benefit their studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM), and Business.
- Engagement in environmental workforce projects where students can apply their academic knowledge practically.
- Opportunities for students to gain practical experience in work settings related to their educational focus during a full-time or part-time placement.
- Facilitating student involvement in employer-driven projects that stimulate skill development and workforce advancement in an environmental context.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The Student Work Placement Program provides funding to cover a portion of student wages during their co-op placement.
- 50% of a student's wages up to a maximum of $5,000.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- No age restriction for applicants
- Funding focus on STEAM & Business fields
- Placement must align with the student's Post-Secondary Education
- Applicants must be current Canadian post-secondary students
- Open to students with Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status
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Here is some additional relevant information for the grant:
- ECO Canada provides resources such as a Job Board to assist with recruitment efforts.
- Both employers and students are required to fill out reports throughout the placement period to ensure funding is received.
- The employment placement is expected to offer real-world experience related to the student’s field of study.
- Contracts confirming placements should be signed and returned within 15 days of being issued to secure funding.
- The program emphasizes the alignment of the work placement with the student's educational background or career goals.
- The program requires a minimum of 180 work hours within the placement duration to qualify for the wage subsidy.
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