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People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Supports internships for Indigenous job seekers and employers.
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to 90% of an Indigenous intern’s salary and MERCs, with a maximum of $35,000 per year. It aims to develop Indigenous workforce skills through paid internships in Northern Ontario.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in Northern Ontario looking to hire Indigenous interns.
Eligible geographic areas
Northern Ontario, including Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Timiskaming.How to apply
Identify an eligible internship position.Prepare a project proposal including details of the internship.Complete the application form and gather supporting documents.Submit the application through the designated process within the program deadlines.Await review and funding decision, typically within 2 to 4 weeks.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- People & Talent Program — Workforce Development StreamWage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Frequently Asked Questions about the People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream Program
What is the People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream?
This program offers up to 90% of an Indigenous intern’s salary and MERCs, with a maximum of $35,000 per year. It aims to develop Indigenous workforce skills through paid internships in Northern Ontario.
How much funding can be received?
People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.
Who can I contact for more information about the People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream?
You can contact Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).
Where is the People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream available?
The People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream?
People & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream is funded by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)