Open
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 32,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers a 50% or 80% wage match, with up to $32,000 CAD in reimbursements. It supports employers hiring youth aged 15 to 30 into Green Jobs in the forest, conservation, parks, and other environmental sectors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 32,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring youth into Green Jobs.
- Creating new work experiences in environmental and conservation-related roles.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers hiring youth aged 15 to 30.
- Indigenous communities, businesses, and non-profits.
- Organizations in the forest, conservation, and parks sectors.
Eligible expenses
- Wage reimbursements for hiring youth into eligible Green Jobs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Register as a Green Jobs employer before applying.
- Describe the jobs you want to offer.
- PLT Canada reviews the proposed jobs for funding eligibility.
- Results are generally communicated within 72 hours.
Additional information
- PLT Canada says the program supports diverse and resilient Green Jobs workforce development.
- Indigenous communities, businesses, and non-profits are also eligible.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Funding for Employers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Funding for Employers. 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 Funding for Employers?
This program offers a 50% or 80% wage match, with up to $32,000 CAD in reimbursements. It supports employers hiring youth aged 15 to 30 into Green Jobs in the forest, conservation, parks, and other environmental sectors.
How much funding can be received?
Funding for Employers Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $32,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Funding for Employers program?
To be eligible for the Funding for Employers program, you must:
New Green Job position.
Work experience in Canada.
2 to 20 weeks duration.
What expenses are eligible under Funding for Employers?
Hiring youth into Green Jobs.
Creating new work experiences in environmental and conservation-related roles.
Who can I contact for more information about the Funding for Employers?
You can contact Project Learning Tree Canada.
Where is the Funding for Employers available?
The Funding for Employers program is available across Canada.
Is the Funding for Employers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Funding for Employers is a Wage Subsidies And Interns