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EHRC — Discovering Potential
Funding for youth internships and training placements
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 22,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2021
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
EHRC’s Discovering Potential provides up to $22,000 per participant for youth internships or training placements in the electricity industry. It supports meaningful work-integrated learning and related STEM opportunities that build career skills and experience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2021
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Youth internships in the electricity or natural resources sector
- On-the-job training opportunities for youth
- Training that helps young workers facing barriers to employment
Documents Needed
- Participant eligibility form
- Employment contract
- Proof of employment and start date
- Formal Learning Plan
- Monthly claims and progress reports
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Electricity generation, transmission, and distribution companies
- Renewable energy and electricity-sector support organizations
- Manufacturers and service providers for electricity infrastructure
- Canadian for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations and governments
Eligible expenses
- Wage costs for eligible youth placements
- Training costs for eligible youth placements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already funded by another federally funded program
- Retroactive applications
- Apprenticeships and short-term or seasonal roles, as of April 1, 2026
- Participants who are friends or family members, unless a sufficient nepotism policy is in place
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The employer submits the application and the participant sends an eligibility form.
- EHRC reviews the application, with processing time of up to 10 business days.
- If approved, a contract is signed by the employer, participant, and EHRC.
- The employer and participant create a Learning Plan before the placement starts.
- The employer submits monthly reimbursement claims and evaluation surveys are completed at the end of the placement.
Additional information
- Additional funding may be available for Indigenous youth, participants with disabilities, and youth in the North, rural, or remote communities.
- The program includes a free professional skills training course for participants.
- Applications are processed in up to 10 business days.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EHRC — Discovering Potential Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EHRC — Discovering Potential. 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 — Discovering Potential?
EHRC’s Discovering Potential provides up to $22,000 per participant for youth internships or training placements in the electricity industry. It supports meaningful work-integrated learning and related STEM opportunities that build career skills and experience.
How much funding can be received?
EHRC — Discovering Potential Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $22,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the EHRC — Discovering Potential program?
To be eligible for the EHRC — Discovering Potential program, you must:
Employer in electricity or related sector
Full-time paid youth placement
Placement completed by March 31, 2026
What expenses are eligible under EHRC — Discovering Potential?
Youth internships in the electricity or natural resources sector
On-the-job training opportunities for youth
Training that helps young workers facing barriers to employment
Who can I contact for more information about the EHRC — Discovering Potential?
You can contact Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) by email at verroen@ehrc.ca or by phone at 343-643-2387.
Where is the EHRC — Discovering Potential available?
The EHRC — Discovering Potential program is available across Canada.