Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 13,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offered up to $13,500 in wage subsidy support. It was designed to help bio-economy employers hire, accommodate, and train an employee with a disability.
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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
- Maximum amount : 13,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring an employee with a disability.
- Supporting employee orientation and integration.
- Training and accommodating a new hire.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Bio-economy employers
Eligible expenses
- Wage costs for the supported employee.
- Orientation, integration, training, and accommodation costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The program is no longer offered.
- It was funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.
- BioTalent Canada delivered the program for bio-economy employers.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy 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 Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program?
This program offered up to $13,500 in wage subsidy support. It was designed to help bio-economy employers hire, accommodate, and train an employee with a disability.
How much funding can be received?
Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program Funds up to $13,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program program?
To be eligible for the Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program program, you must:
Bio-economy employers
Hire an employee with a disability
Training and accommodation support
What expenses are eligible under Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program?
Hiring an employee with a disability.
Supporting employee orientation and integration.
Training and accommodating a new hire.
Who can I contact for more information about the Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program?
You can contact BioTalent Canada by email at none or by phone at 613 235-1402.
Where is the Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program available?
The Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns