Newcomer Settlement Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Newcomer Settlement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Newcomer Settlement Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Newcomer Settlement Program?

Newcomer Settlement Program is funded by Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Q: Who is eligible for the Newcomer Settlement Program program?

To be eligible for the Newcomer Settlement Program program, you must: • No business or organizational eligibility criteria explicitly stated.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Newcomer Settlement Program?

You can contact Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development by email at agarcia@achev.ca or by phone at 905-460-5875.

Q: Where is the Newcomer Settlement Program available?

The Newcomer Settlement Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: October 27, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports social and economic integration for newcomers in Ontario

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Archived

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Program status

archived

Overview

The Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP) supports the social and economic integration of newcomers to Ontario by providing services such as settlement assistance, language training, employment counseling, and referrals to community resources. The program addresses the needs of permanent residents, refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, international students, and naturalized citizens, facilitating their participation in local communities and the workforce; maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Facilitating social and economic integration of newcomers to Ontario.
Providing settlement assistance and counselling to individuals and families.
Offering orientation sessions about living in Ontario and available community resources.
Supporting access to language training, employment and skills development, and educational services.
Assisting with career planning and information on labour market integration for newcomers.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 48,000

Enhancing settlement assistance for French-speaking newcomers via technology

$ 53,000

Developing multilingual newcomer integration workshops in Peel Region

$ 45,000

Expanding language assessment and referral services for Ukrainian arrivals

$ 52,000

Launching newcomer career planning and credential recognition support

$ 57,000

Providing youth newcomer mentoring and labour market information

$ 60,000

Launching orientation sessions for newcomer women seeking employment

Eligibility

The program is intended for organizations supporting the integration of newcomers in Ontario.
Eligible beneficiaries include permanent residents, refugee claimants, CUAET holders, temporary foreign workers, international students, and naturalized citizens.
The applicant organization must provide services related to settlement, language training, and employment support for newcomers.
The applicant must refer clients to relevant community and government services as needed.

Eligible expenses

Client needs assessment and service planning
One-on-one settlement assistance or counselling
Orientation sessions about living in Ontario and available resources
Information and referral services to community and government programs such as language training, employment and skills training, and social, education, and health care services
Career planning and employment information, including foreign qualification recognition and local labour market orientation

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

How to apply

Check your eligibility

Determine if you are eligible (e.g., Permanent Resident, Refugee Claimant, CUAET, Temporary Foreign Worker, International Student, or Naturalized Citizen)
Review the specific requirements for your status

Contact program office

Contact the indicated program office (e.g., by phone or email)
Request one-on-one settlement assistance or counselling
Inquire about the application process and required documents

Complete needs assessment

Undergo a needs assessment with a settlement worker
Participate in goal setting and service planning for your integration

Submit information and attend orientation

Provide necessary information and documents as requested
Receive orientation on available local resources and services

Additional information

The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Services include orientation on foreign qualification recognition and local labour market information.
Various free workshops and events for newcomers are offered, such as resume clinics and career planning sessions.

Contacts

agarcia@achev.ca

905-460-5875

ON, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Newcomer Settlement Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Newcomer Settlement 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 Newcomer Settlement Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Newcomer Settlement Program?

Facilitating social and economic integration of newcomers to Ontario. Providing settlement assistance and counselling to individuals and families. Offering orientation sessions about living in Ontario and available community resources. Supporting access to language training, employment and skills development, and educational services. Assisting with career planning and information on labour market integration for newcomers.