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Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 20, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Nature Canada’s Work to Grow program supports employers hiring racialized youth for nature-related jobs. It offers up to 50% wage subsidy for full-time or part-time work terms, along with support for youth participation in training and networking activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring racialized youth for nature conservation or appreciation roles.
- Providing youth work terms with mentorship and training support.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers and partner organizations.
- Organizations offering nature-related jobs for youth.
Eligible expenses
- Wage costs for hired youth.
- Mandatory employment-related costs during the employment period.
Selection criteria
- Quality of the youth work opportunity in nature-related fields.
- Capacity to provide mentorship and support.
- Commitment to equity and anti-racism.
- Willingness to support training and networking participation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the employer path
- Open the employer registration page from the Work to Grow website.
- Step 2: Prepare your application
- Review the program requirements for partner organizations.
- Confirm your ability to offer a suitable work opportunity and support youth participation.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete and send the application through the program’s employer registration process.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- Wait for the program’s review and approval notice, which is expected within two weeks.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are informed of approval within about two weeks.
- Approved participants can then move forward with the program terms.
Additional information
- The program is offered by Nature Canada.
- It supports employers hiring racialized youth aged 15 to 30.
- Approved partners may benefit from communication and visibility support.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Work to Grow Program
What is the Work to Grow?
Nature Canada’s Work to Grow program supports employers hiring racialized youth for nature-related jobs. It offers up to 50% wage subsidy for full-time or part-time work terms, along with support for youth participation in training and networking activities.
How much funding can be received?
Work to Grow Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Work to Grow program?
To be eligible for the Work to Grow program, you must:
Meaningful nature-related work
Youth mentorship and support
Ability to cover remaining wage cost
What expenses are eligible under Work to Grow?
Hiring racialized youth for nature conservation or appreciation roles.
Providing youth work terms with mentorship and training support.
Where is the Work to Grow available?
The Work to Grow program is available across Canada.
Is the Work to Grow a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Work to Grow is a Wage Subsidies And Interns