Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
ON, Canada
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 9, 2024
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
- Government of Canada
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Get up to $35,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible costs of hiring a recent graduate for a full-time position of up to 1 year.
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This grant is designed to provide Northern Ontario businesses with the opportunity to hire young interns, focusing on skill development and business growth. The activities aim to enhance the region’s economic and social initiatives through youth empowerment.
- Recruitment and training of young professionals in various business sectors.
- Development of training programs that build professional skills among youth.
- Projects that facilitate youth involvement in innovative business processes.
- Internship placements in areas that bolster regional economic development.
- Support for youth-led projects that contribute to community well-being.
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$ 35,000
Hire a junior mechanical engineer for a new product development project
$ 29,750
Hire a recent graduate to manage a social media marketing campaign
$ 26,500
Employ a recent graduate to assist in developing a new community outreach program
$ 27,250
Hire a recent graduate to assist in archival research and database management
$ 32,500
Employ a recent graduate to support a new export market research initiative
$ 32,500
Hire a junior software developer for developing a new mobile application
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- Eligibility Criteria:
- - Canadian businesses located in Northern Ontario
- - Projects that contribute to the economic development of Northern Ontario
- - Must demonstrate financial need and have a viable business plan
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
This grant is designed for Northern Ontario businesses, municipalities, and organizations aiming to support economic development and community resilience. Eligible applicants may include but are not limited to local governments, First Nations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), not-for-profit organizations, and educational institutions.
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There are specific types of companies that may not be eligible for this grant. Some excluded entities typically include:
- Individuals
- Political organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Charities
- Government entities
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Labor costs directly related to the project
- Costs for equipment and materials necessary for project implementation
- Professional services fees for specialized expertise
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to companies located in Northern Ontario, as determined by the funding body Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor). The eligible locations focus on promoting economic development within this specific region.
- Companies operating within the boundaries of Northern Ontario.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applicants are evaluated based on the criteria listed below:
- Relevance to FedNor priorities and objectives
- Economic benefits to Northern Ontario
- Sustainability of the project
- Capability and experience of the applicant
- Value for money
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The organization ensures that both English and French language services are provided in accordance with Canadian federal requirements.
- It is advised to check for the most current terms and conditions related to the grant before application submission, as these can be updated.
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