grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • 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
grant_single|grantors
  • ECO Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

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).

grant_single_labels|projects

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
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$18,000

Vancouver
Hiring a youth to support forest conservation and restoration projects.

$16,500

Halifax
Creating co-op opportunities for environmental science students.

$18,000

St. John's
Training young professionals in Earth Sciences through Science Horizons program.

$18,000

Toronto
Offering digital environmental skills training for youth through wage coverage.

$17,250

Sudbury
Employing newcomers to Canada in mineral exploration projects.

$18,000

Calgary
Supporting job growth for recent graduates in the clean energy sector.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Youth in Natural Resources program provides training and funding for youth (aged 15 to 30) seeking experience in the natural resources field. Eligible employers can receive 75% of the candidate’s wages covered up to a maximum of $18,000 for placements up to 12 months.
  • Applicants must be aged between 15 to 30 years.
  • Employers must offer placements within the natural resources field.
  • Employers can receive 75% wage coverage up to $18,000 for placements up to 12 months.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible small and medium-sized businesses can participate in this grant program. These businesses can access wage funding to support the hiring of candidates for various environmental programs offered by ECO Canada.
  • Small businesses (< 500 staff)
  • Medium-sized businesses (< 500 staff)

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
  • Wage subsidies for hiring first-year Red Seal trade apprentices
  • Funding to cover 75% of the candidate’s wages for placements in the natural resources field
  • Partial wage coverage for student work placements in relevant fields of study
  • Funding for employers to grow and diversify their environmental talent
  • Wage coverage for young professionals transitioning into the environmental sector

grant_single_labels|criteria

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.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Choose the program that best fits your needs and eligibility.
  • Step 2: Review the specific requirements for the selected program.
  • Step 3: Fill out the application form with accurate information.
  • Step 4: Submit the application for review by the program administrators.
  • Step 5: Await a response regarding the status of your application.

grant_single_labels|documents

ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR

Apply to this program