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Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program
Temporary payment support for eligible nurses
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides a temporary compensation enhancement for eligible nurses in Ontario. It supports a one-time payment for qualifying work performed during the specified period, with up to $2,500 for full-time nurses and prorated support for part-time and casual nurses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Temporary retention incentive payments for nurses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Hospitals
- Home and community care providers
- Long-term care providers
- Public health organizations
- Primary care employers
Who is not eligible
- Private duty nursing employers and temporary staffing agencies
- Schools and school boards
- Postsecondary institutions
Eligible expenses
- One-time incentive payment to eligible nurses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- No additional payments beyond the second incentive payment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible employers receive funding to make a one-time payment to eligible employees.
- Payment timing depends on the employer’s payroll process and workplace timelines.
- Employers must comply with related agreements and applicable laws.
Additional information
- Funding may be provided directly to eligible employers or indirectly through a third party.
- Employers must follow payroll deduction, remittance, and reporting requirements.
- Additional terms may apply under related agreements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses 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 Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program?
This program provides a temporary compensation enhancement for eligible nurses in Ontario. It supports a one-time payment for qualifying work performed during the specified period, with up to $2,500 for full-time nurses and prorated support for part-time and casual nurses.
How much funding can be received?
Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program program?
To be eligible for the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program program, you must:
Ontario employers in eligible nursing sectors.
Employees must be licensed nurses in qualifying roles.
Work must fall within the eligible period.
What expenses are eligible under Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program?
Temporary retention incentive payments for nurses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at nursingincentive@ontario.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program available?
The Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns