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FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)
Supports student work placements in food manufacturing
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $7,000 per student placement to support work-integrated learning in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. It helps employers hire post-secondary students for eligible placements and related student work opportunities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
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
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students
- Student hiring through co-op, internship, practicum, mentorship, or applied research placements
Documents Needed
- Business registration proof and CRA business number
- Signed employer terms and conditions and employment offer letter
- Student proof of citizenship or permanent resident/refugee status
- Proof of student enrollment and work-integrated learning status
- Student agreement and consent form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian food and beverage manufacturing businesses
- Food and beverage associations and businesses
- Retail grocery stores
- Eligible non-profit organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments
- Crown corporations, hospitals, and post-secondary institutions
- Major financial sector employers
Eligible expenses
- Student gross wages for eligible placements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Apprenticeships in skilled trades
- Contractor positions
- Placements subsidized by another federal program
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission.
- Employer participation is confirmed through terms and conditions forms.
- Student eligibility documents are collected and validated.
- Funding is approved and reserved once all eligibility documents are received.
- Reimbursement is completed after the placement ends and financial documents are reviewed.
Additional information
- Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Retroactive applications may be accepted for a previous term if the term is still selectable in the portal.
- Applications opened for Summer 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+). 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 FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)?
This program provides up to $7,000 per student placement to support work-integrated learning in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. It helps employers hire post-secondary students for eligible placements and related student work opportunities.
How much funding can be received?
FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program?
To be eligible for the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program, you must:
Registered Canadian business or non-profit
Eligible post-secondary student placement
Work-integrated learning required
What expenses are eligible under FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)?
Work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students
Student hiring through co-op, internship, practicum, mentorship, or applied research placements
Who can I contact for more information about the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+)?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at info@swpp-fpsc.com or by phone at 613.237.7988.
Where is the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) available?
The FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) program is available across Canada.
Is the FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FPSC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP+) is a Wage Subsidies And Interns