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Employment placement with incentives (EPI)
Employment placements with employer incentives
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports employment placements with incentives for participants in Ontario Works. It funds employer supports such as human resource follow-up, insurance coverage, and financial incentives for eligible placements lasting up to six months.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employment placement services that match participants to jobs.
- Job development, employer outreach, screening, and hiring assistance.
- Employment placements with employer incentives.
- Placements supported through community service providers.
Documents Needed
- Signed agreement with the employer, where incentives are provided.
- Supporting documentation for service provider performance and billing, where applicable.
- Records of participant follow-up and placement documentation.
- Documentation supporting decisions made on the placement.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario Works delivery agents.
- Brokers or external service providers acting on behalf of delivery agents.
- Employers participating in an employment placement with incentives.
- Employment agencies and training organizations delivering placements.
Who is not eligible
- Temporary agency roster placements that do not lead to long-term employment.
- Employers using the placement to displace existing staff or replace laid-off workers.
- Employers hiring immediate family members as placements.
- Employers receiving duplicate funding for the same placement from another similar program.
Eligible expenses
- Human resource follow-up services for the placement.
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage or accident insurance coverage.
- Financial incentives for training, supervision, courses, or required certification.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Payments for placements that displace existing staff or replace laid-off workers.
- Placements for immediate family members of the employer.
- Wages below minimum wage.
- Duplicate incentives or subsidies from another similar funding source for the same placement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- First Nations communities in Ontario
- Northern communities in Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications and placements are reviewed against Ontario Works requirements and standards.
- Service providers must keep documentation on file to support decisions and follow-up.
- Employer incentive arrangements must be documented in a signed agreement.
- When external providers are used, compliance monitoring is required.
Additional information
- Written agreements are required when incentives are provided to employers.
- External service providers may be paid on a performance basis only.
- Third-party liability insurance is the employer’s responsibility.
- Employment placements must be documented and monitored.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Employment placement with incentives (EPI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employment placement with incentives (EPI). 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 Employment placement with incentives (EPI)?
This program supports employment placements with incentives for participants in Ontario Works. It funds employer supports such as human resource follow-up, insurance coverage, and financial incentives for eligible placements lasting up to six months.
How much funding can be received?
Employment placement with incentives (EPI) Funds up to $4,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Employment placement with incentives (EPI) program?
To be eligible for the Employment placement with incentives (EPI) program, you must:
Direct employer placement required.
Must meet Ontario Works standards.
Signed employer agreement for incentives.
What expenses are eligible under Employment placement with incentives (EPI)?
Employment placement services that match participants to jobs.
Job development, employer outreach, screening, and hiring assistance.
Employment placements with employer incentives.
Placements supported through community service providers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Employment placement with incentives (EPI)?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at claims.A_H@chubb.com or by phone at 416-594-2627.
Where is the Employment placement with incentives (EPI) available?
The Employment placement with incentives (EPI) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Employment placement with incentives (EPI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Employment placement with incentives (EPI) is a Other Support