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EHRC — Empowering Futures
Support for WIL placements in electricity
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 18, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Empowering Futures provides up to $5,000 per placement to support new Work-Integrated Learning opportunities in the electricity industry. It funds meaningful student placements, including co-ops, internships, and work placements tied to students’ studies.
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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 : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 18, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Create new Work-Integrated Learning opportunities for students.
- Offer co-ops, internships, and work placements tied to students’ studies.
- Build partnerships between employers and post-secondary institutions.
Documents Needed
- Participant eligibility form
- Contract for the placement
- Formal Learning Plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-owned companies in the electricity sector.
- Organizations supporting the sector through R&D, business development, or energy efficiency.
- Firms that manufacture equipment or provide services for electricity generation, transmission, or distribution.
- Post-secondary institutions are not eligible.
Who is not eligible
- Post-secondary institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Student wages for eligible placements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wages already funded by another federally funded program.
- Retroactive applications.
- Placements longer than one year.
- Recruitment or retention of friends or family members without a sufficient nepotism policy.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Processing time is up to 10 business days.
- Successful placements require a contract signed by the employer, participant, and EHRC.
- The employer and participant then create a Learning Plan.
- Monthly reimbursement claims and progress reports follow during the placement.
Additional information
- Processing time is up to 10 business days.
- A contract is signed for successful placements.
- A formal Learning Plan must be created before the placement starts.
- Monthly financial claims and progress reports are required.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the EHRC — Empowering Futures Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EHRC — Empowering Futures. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the EHRC — Empowering Futures?
Empowering Futures provides up to $5,000 per placement to support new Work-Integrated Learning opportunities in the electricity industry. It funds meaningful student placements, including co-ops, internships, and work placements tied to students’ studies.
How much funding can be received?
EHRC — Empowering Futures Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the EHRC — Empowering Futures program?
To be eligible for the EHRC — Empowering Futures program, you must:
Canadian-owned employers in electricity.
Meaningful WIL placement for a post-secondary student.
Placement must meet program rules.
What expenses are eligible under EHRC — Empowering Futures?
Create new Work-Integrated Learning opportunities for students.
Offer co-ops, internships, and work placements tied to students’ studies.
Build partnerships between employers and post-secondary institutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the EHRC — Empowering Futures?
You can contact Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC).
Where is the EHRC — Empowering Futures available?
The EHRC — Empowering Futures program is available across Canada.
Is the EHRC — Empowering Futures a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EHRC — Empowering Futures is a Wage Subsidies And Interns