grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Venture for Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Access wage subsidies to hire interns from Canadian universities and colleges.

grant_single_labels|projects

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$7,000

Toronto
Hire three IT interns to develop a new mobile application for our company.

$7,000

Toronto
Engage two marketing interns to enhance digital content and social media presence.

$5,250

Vancouver
Hire an engineering intern to assist with renewable energy projects.

$7,000

Vancouver
Engage a graphic design intern to develop new branding materials.

$5,600

Montreal
Hire a financial analysis intern to support our cooperative's budgeting and financial reporting.

$4,550

Halifax
Employ an HR intern to help with recruitment and staff training programs.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility criteria for this grant: Businesses must be small or medium-sized, registered in specific Canadian provinces or territories, employ fewer than 500 people, and provide safe and supportive internships that develop innovation or entrepreneurial skill-building opportunities.
  • Be a small or medium-sized business, start-up, social enterprise, nonprofit, or charity
  • Registered in BC, AB, SK, MB, QC, NB, NS, PE, NL, YT, NT, or NU
  • Employ fewer than 500 people
  • Provide a safe and supportive internship focused on innovation or entrepreneurial skill-building

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Small or medium-sized businesses, start-ups, social enterprises, nonprofits, or charities registered in specific Canadian provinces or territories and employing fewer than 500 people are eligible for this grant. Companies must provide a safe and supportive internship that develops innovation or entrepreneurial skill-building opportunities.
  • Small or medium-sized businesses
  • Start-ups
  • Social enterprises
  • Nonprofits
  • Charities

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
  • International students
  • Recent graduates
  • Employers based exclusively in Ontario
  • Government departments and crown corporations
  • Credit unions
  • Post-Secondary Institutions

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Employers can receive a 50-70% wage subsidy (up to $7,000) per student per term. The eligible expenses include:
  • Hourly wages for interns
  • Training costs for interns
  • Virtual supervision and coaching for remote internships

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Businesses and internships must meet the following criteria:
  • Be a small or medium-sized business, start-up, social enterprise, nonprofit, or charity
  • Registered in specific Canadian provinces or territories
  • Employ fewer than 500 people
  • Provide a safe and supportive internship that develops innovation or entrepreneurial skill-building opportunities

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Check if you Qualify & Apply
    • Complete the information form to determine suitability for the program
    • Receive a link to the full application and await review within 5 business days
  • Step 2: Attend an Employer Onboarding Session
    • Participate in a webinar to ask questions, receive recommendations, and prepare for the hiring process
    • Attendance is mandatory for alignment of expectations
  • Step 3: Multiple Ways to Find a Student
    • Utilize the VFC Job Board to access a pool of eager candidates
    • Review Eligible Candidate Lists for specific skill sets and connect with them
    • Hire eligible candidates through personal networks by verifying their eligibility
  • Step 4: Hire & Request Funding
    • Submit a Hiring Request form after finding a suitable candidate
    • Confirmation of the request secures funding for the internship
    • Eligibility checks are conducted for the student, job, and internship details
    • Expect a response within 15 business days with next steps
  • Step 5: Get Paid
    • Wage subsidies are distributed in two installments
    • First half transferred within 45 days of the intern's start date
    • Second half distributed within 45 days of the internship completion
  • Step 6: Meanwhile, Interns get Training
    • Interns undergo entrepreneurial training focusing on key skills
    • Training helps interns contribute effectively to your company
  • Step 7: Hire Again!
    • If deemed eligible as an employer, skip steps 1 and 2 for subsequent hires
    • Conditions may apply for rehiring

grant_single_labels|documents

Venture for Canada — Internship Program

Apply to this program