How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $18000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR?

ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR is funded by ECO Canada

What are ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR's eligibility criterias?

Employers should be looking to hire youth aged 15-30 in the natural resources field. Eligible employers can receive wage coverage of up to 75% for hiring an indigenous youth, a person with a disability, or a person living in a rural or remote location.

ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR

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Subsidy to hire young professionals in STEM

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Wage Subsidies And Interns

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services

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ECO Canada

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Get up to $18,000 to cover up to 75% of wages when you hire a professional under age 30 for full-time employment in an environmental position related to STEM (Energy, Forestry, Minerals/Metals, Earth Sciences).

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There are eligible projects and activities for this grant:

Employing first-year Red Seal trade apprentices with wage subsidies
Providing work placements for youth in natural resources with wage coverage
Offering co-op opportunities for students in environmental fields
Supporting job growth in the clean economy with wage subsidies
Helping youth find permanent positions through environmental employability pathways
Training and funding young professionals in STEM fields through the Science Horizons program
Assisting newcomers to Canada in finding relevant work experiences
Providing training in digital environmental skills for youth through wage coverage

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$ 18,000

Supporting job growth for recent graduates in the clean energy sector

$ 18,000

Hiring a youth to support forest conservation and restoration projects

$ 18,000

Offering digital environmental skills training for youth through wage coverage

$ 18,000

Training young professionals in Earth Sciences through Science Horizons program

$ 16,500

Creating co-op opportunities for environmental science students

$ 17,250

Employing newcomers to Canada in mineral exploration projects

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Eligibility for participation in the ECO Canada employment programs requires companies to meet specific criteria according to each program.

Employers looking to hire youth aged 15-30 for the Youth in Natural Resources program.
Employers partnering with post-secondary institutions for the Student Work Placement (Co-op) program.
Small to medium-sized businesses (with less than 500 staff) for the Digital Skills for Youth program.
Eligibility for the Science Horizons Youth Internship program includes a focus on STEM roles in the environmental sector.
Employers looking to hire newcomers to Canada for the Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program (when open).
Employers looking to expand talent in roles related to habitat restoration, watershed restoration, well reclamation, and regenerative agriculture for the Nature-Based Climate Solutions Program (when open).
Small and medium-sized businesses hiring youth for the Environmental Employability Pathways program (when open).
Employers interested in growing talent in the clean economy for the Environmental Jobs Growth Program (when open).

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Eligible employers under these programs typically include organizations looking to hire youth, students, or recent graduates, particularly for roles that enhance environmental skills, digital skills, or other industry-related competencies. Specific eligibility criteria vary by program, often focusing on the employer's capacity to provide relevant work experience and whether they fall within certain business sizes (e.g., small to medium-sized enterprises for Digital Skills for Youth). Availability also extends to employers supporting indigenous youth, persons with disabilities, and positions in rural or remote locations.

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There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:

Companies with over 500 employees.
Companies outside the specified industry sectors.
Companies not based in Canada.

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This grant program offers employment opportunities and subsidies focusing on the environmental sector and skill development across various fields.

Youth training and experience enhancement in the natural resources sector.
Student work placements aligned with their academic studies, in environmental fields.
Digital skills development for youth entering the environmental digital sector.
Internships providing STEM experience within the environmental sector.

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The grant covers a portion of wage expenses for eligible placements across various programs.

Up to 75% of wages for Youth in Natural Resources placements, with a maximum coverage of $20,000 or $30,000 for eligible individuals, such as indigenous youth, persons with disabilities, or those from rural areas.
50% wage coverage up to $5,000 for Student Work Placement (Co-op) programs.
80% wage coverage up to $18,000 for Digital Skills for Youth placements in small to medium-sized businesses.
Up to 80% wage coverage up to $25,000 for Science Horizons Youth Internship placements in the environmental sector.
75% wage coverage up to $15,000 for the Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program placements for newcomers to Canada.
$4,500 wage subsidy for the Nature-Based Climate Solutions Program placements.
50% wage coverage up to $12,000 for the Environmental Employability Pathways Program.
Up to $18,750 for the Environmental Jobs Growth Program placements.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the grant. Eligible employers and candidates must meet specific requirements to qualify for the program:

Employers must be in the environmental sector and meet the program's size criteria.
Candidates must be in the specified age range and pursuing relevant fields of study.
Employers and candidates need to adhere to the program's wage coverage and placement duration guidelines.

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Complete the Application Form

Visit the official ECO Canada website to access the grant application form.
Fill in all required details including organization information and the program you are applying for.

Review Eligibility Criteria

Ensure your organization and the job candidates meet the eligibility criteria for the chosen program.

Prepare Supporting Documents

Gather necessary documents such as proof of business registration, candidate résumés, and any other required certifications.

Submit the Application

Upload completed application form and all supporting documents through the specified submission portal on the ECO Canada website.
Verify all information for accuracy and completeness before final submission.

Await Confirmation

Receive confirmation of application receipt via email.
Keep this confirmation for your records.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Each program has its own unique set of eligibility requirements for both employers and job candidates.
The programs not only offer wage coverage but also emphasize the importance of skill development and career pathway creation in the environmental sector.
Employers can benefit from reduced initial wage and training costs when hiring new talent through these programs.
These funding programs have successfully enabled over 14,000 job placements to date.
Programs are supported by various funding partners, indicating a strong backing and reliable source of funding.
Multiple programs cater to different aspects of the environmental sector, such as digital skills, science, and natural resources.
Programs are designed to support young practitioners, including Indigenous youth, persons with disabilities, and those living in rural or remote areas.