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Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Funding for Ontario work experience projects
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program provides funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians and support their community and local economy. Eligible projects are community-focused, time-limited, and must create meaningful work experience for participants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based infrastructure projects
- One-time research projects
- New short-term services in the community
- Database development
Documents Needed
- Union consent letter, where applicable
- Letters Patent, Articles of Incorporation, or Union Charter, as applicable
- Certificate of insurance
- Electronic Funds Transfer form and a void cheque or direct deposit letter
- Budget sheet template
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Indigenous councils, institutions, and organizations
- Public health and educational institutions
- Businesses
Who is not eligible
Eligible employers for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program include businesses, non-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous councils, public health, and educational institutions. The program does not specify any types of companies that are ineligible for the grant.
Eligible expenses
- Wages and employment-related costs for project staff
- Professional fees, licences, permits, insurance, and utilities
- Equipment rental or purchase, materials and supplies
- Travel, audits, evaluations, and assessments
- Training and orientation costs for participants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Start-up costs for new organizations
- Activities that create an unfair competitive advantage
- Infrastructure work done only to improve the sponsor’s marketing position or financial value
- Increasing output of existing products or services
- Similar research studies repeated year after year
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry after submission.
- The ministry may contact the applicant to discuss the application or request changes or further information.
- If approved, the sponsor must sign an agreement with the ministry.
Additional information
- Approved sponsors must sign an agreement with the ministry.
- Supporting documents must be submitted as PDF files.
- Applications must be complete before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships. 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 Ontario Job Creation Partnerships?
The program provides funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians and support their community and local economy. Eligible projects are community-focused, time-limited, and must create meaningful work experience for participants.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program, you must:
Eligible employer type
Meaningful work experience project
Project under 52 weeks
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Job Creation Partnerships?
Community-based infrastructure projects
One-time research projects
New short-term services in the community
Database development
Where is the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships available?
The Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships?
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships is funded by Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development