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Hire for Talent
Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Get support to recruit, hire, train and retain talented people with disabilities, in order to diversify your business and increase opportunities for growth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Hire for Talent program focuses on enhancing workplace accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities across Canada. It covers activities such as workplace adaptations, skills development, and employment opportunities to promote workforce engagement.
- Implementing workplace adaptations, assessments, or accommodations.
- Developing innovative solutions that facilitate workforce participation for people with disabilities.
- Providing wage subsidies or paid training opportunities like co-ops, internships, and work experiences.
- Offering apprenticeship training and industry-specific programs to address labour shortages.
- Conducting courses and training for specific skill sets, such as first aid and food safety.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The grant programs mentioned are designed for businesses and organizations across Canada that are focusing on becoming more accessible and inclusive, particularly those aiming to improve workforce participation for people with disabilities. This can include, but is not limited to, organizations seeking financial assistance for workplace adaptations, innovative projects to enhance employment for disabled individuals, wage subsidies for hiring individuals with disabilities, and specific training aligned with labor market needs.Eligible expenses
This program aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in Canadian workplaces by offering financial support for a variety of initiatives. The eligible activities focus on adapting workplaces, testing new inclusivity methods, and providing training opportunities.
- Implementing workplace adaptations, assessments, or accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- Testing innovative ideas that facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
- Providing wage subsidies or paid training opportunities such as co-ops, fixed-term internships, and work experiences for individuals with disabilities.
- Offering apprenticeship and industry-specific training to align with current labour market needs.
- Conducting courses and training for specialized talent pools, including first aid and food safety training.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hire for Talent Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Hire for Talent. 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 Hire for Talent?
Get support to recruit, hire, train and retain talented people with disabilities, in order to diversify your business and increase opportunities for growth.
Who is eligible for the Hire for Talent program?
To be eligible for the Hire for Talent program, you must:
No specific company eligibility criteria are provided in the available information.
What expenses are eligible under Hire for Talent?
The Hire for Talent program focuses on enhancing workplace accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities across Canada. It covers activities such as workplace adaptations, skills development, and employment opportunities to promote workforce engagement. Implementing workplace adaptations, assessments, or accommodations.
Developing innovative solutions that facilitate workforce participation for people with disabilities.
Providing wage subsidies or paid training opportunities like co-ops, internships, and work experiences.
Offering apprenticeship training and industry-specific programs to address labour shortages.
Conducting courses and training for specific skill sets, such as first aid and food safety.
Who can I contact for more information about the Hire for Talent?
You can contact Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC).
Where is the Hire for Talent available?
The Hire for Talent program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Hire for Talent?
Hire for Talent is funded by Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)