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Marine Training Program
Marine training for underrepresented groups
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 9,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hay River, Iqaluit, North Vancouver, Port Hawkesbury, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Overview
The program supports marine training for underrepresented groups in Canada, with total federal investment reaching $58 million since 2016. It funds advanced marine courses and hands-on training through partner institutions to help participants access marine industry careers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Hay River, Iqaluit, North Vancouver, Port Hawkesbury
- British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Advanced marine courses.
- Hands-on marine training.
- Training to improve access to marine employment.
- Activities that increase awareness of marine training and jobs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Peoples
- Northerners
- Women
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Hay River, Northwest Territories
- Iqaluit, Nunavut
- Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
- North Vancouver, British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications or training inquiries are directed to the listed institutions.
- Projects are delivered through partner institutions funded by Transport Canada.
Additional information
- The program is delivered through four partner institutions.
- Applicants seeking training are directed to contact the listed institutions directly.
- The program has supported marine training courses at facilities across Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Marine Training Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Marine Training Program. 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 Marine Training Program?
The program supports marine training for underrepresented groups in Canada, with total federal investment reaching $58 million since 2016. It funds advanced marine courses and hands-on training through partner institutions to help participants access marine industry careers.
How much funding can be received?
Marine Training Program Funds up to $9,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Marine Training Program program?
To be eligible for the Marine Training Program program, you must:
Underrepresented groups
Indigenous Peoples, Northerners, and women
Marine training access
What expenses are eligible under Marine Training Program?
Advanced marine courses.
Hands-on marine training.
Training to improve access to marine employment.
Activities that increase awareness of marine training and jobs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Marine Training Program?
You can contact NSCC Foundation (NSCC) by email at TC.MarineTrainingProgram-Programmedeformationmaritime.TC@tc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-993-0055.
Where is the Marine Training Program available?
The Marine Training Program program is available the province of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.
Is the Marine Training Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Marine Training Program is a Other Support