How much funding can be received?

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

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector?

Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector is funded by Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada

Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector

Q: What are Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector's eligibility criterias?

Based in Northern Ontario. Private sector company. Intended project must support economic development in Northern Ontario.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario

Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Contribution of up to 90% of the eligible costs of salaries and benefits, with a maximum of $35,000 per year for a full-time position.
Maximum funding duration of 18 months, totaling a possible contribution of $52,500 for the intern's salary and benefits.
Additional contribution of up to $5,000 for eligible ancillary expenses, including equipment and training.
Total amount of financial assistance can reach $57,500 per internship, including salaries, benefits, and ancillary expenses.

Eligible projects & activities

Creation of internship positions for young graduates within companies, indigenous organizations, municipalities, or nonprofit organizations located in Northern Ontario.
Implementation of supervised internship programs offering networking opportunities and professional guidance to youth in Northern Ontario.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 29,750

Hire a recent graduate to manage a social media marketing campaign

$ 35,000

Hire a junior mechanical engineer for a new product development project

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector program

The applicant must be either an Indigenous business or organization (First Nations/Metis/Inuit), a municipality or a municipal organization, or a non-profit organization located in Northern Ontario.
The organization and the young intern must be located in Northern Ontario.
A work plan as well as mentoring or supervision arrangements must be in place.
The organization must demonstrate networking opportunities for the intern and present a plan for maintaining employment after the internship.
The recruitment, interview, and hiring processes used must be fair and transparent.

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

Eligible geographic areas

Northern Ontario

Eligibility criteria of the Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector program

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

How to apply to the Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector program

Preliminary Research

Review the grant guidelines and eligibility criteria on the FedNor official website.
Determine the alignment of your project with FedNor's priorities and objectives.

Create an account on the FedNor online application portal.
Ensure your contact information is accurate and up-to-date.

Gather Required Documentation

Prepare detailed project proposals including objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
Compile necessary supporting documents such as timelines, detailed budgets, and letters of support.

Complete the Application

Log into the FedNor portal to fill out the application form.
Attach all required documents to your online application.
Thoroughly review your application for completeness and accuracy before submission.

Submit Application

Submit your completed application through the FedNor online portal.
Ensure submission is done before the specified deadline date.

Receive Confirmation

Receive an acknowledgment email confirming receipt of your application.
Keep the confirmation email and reference number for your records.

Additional information

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.

Apply to this program

Refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario