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Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit
Tax credit for R&D
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Get up to $35,000 to cover up to 90% of the eligible costs of hiring a recent graduate for up to 18 months.
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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 workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) communities and organizations
- Municipalities and municipal organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses (as this program is only open to not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities/organizations, and municipalities).
Eligible expenses
- Salary expenses for the youth intern in a full-time position.
- Employee benefit expenses related to the youth intern.
- Ancillary costs such as equipment necessary for the intern.
- Training expenses for the youth intern.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located in Northern Ontario.
Additional information
- Due to high demand, current budget availability is limited and early contact with a program officer is strongly recommended.
- Internship candidates must not be related to directors, officers, or managers of the applying organization.
- A fair and transparent recruitment and hiring process is required for all internships under this program.
- Endorsement from a relevant or regulatory body, including union concurrence if applicable, is required for project approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit. 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 Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit?
Get up to $35,000 to cover up to 90% of the eligible costs of hiring a recent graduate for up to 18 months.
Who is eligible for the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit program?
To be eligible for the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit program, you must:
No relevant eligibility criteria for for-profit businesses; funding for youth internships for for-profit organizations is administered separately by Community Futures Development Corporations in Northern Ontario.
Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit?
You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor).
Where is the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit available?
The Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit?
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) — Youth Internships — Not-for-Profit is funded by Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada