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Newcomer Settlement Program
Supports newcomer settlement and integration in Ontario
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP) supports the social and economic integration of newcomers to Ontario through settlement, language, and employment-related support. The province invested more than $22.2 million over two years in 117 settlement projects across Ontario, including support for housing, school enrollment, labour market orientation, and community connection services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Settlement agencies and organizations serving newcomers.
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
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
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?
The Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP) supports the social and economic integration of newcomers to Ontario through settlement, language, and employment-related support. The province invested more than $22.2 million over two years in 117 settlement projects across Ontario, including support for housing, school enrollment, labour market orientation, and community connection services.
Who is eligible for the Newcomer Settlement Program program?
To be eligible for the Newcomer Settlement Program program, you must:
For newcomer-serving organizations.
Must provide settlement and integration supports.
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.
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.
Where is the Newcomer Settlement Program available?
The Newcomer Settlement Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Newcomer Settlement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Newcomer Settlement Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Newcomer Settlement Program?
Newcomer Settlement Program is funded by Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development