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Work to Grow

Hire racialized youth for meaningful nature work
Nature Canada
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 20, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

Nature Canada provides up to a 50% wage subsidy to help organizations hire racialized youth aged 15–30 in nature-related roles. Supported activities include full-time work terms (35 hours/week) of 8–15 weeks or part-time work terms, and funding also covers 50% of mandatory employment-related costs.
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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

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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Hiring youth aged 15–30 for meaningful work in nature conservation
  • Hiring youth aged 15–30 for meaningful work in nature appreciation
  • Supporting youth participation in program training, networking, and other initiatives during the work term

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations offering youth jobs in nature conservation or nature appreciation

Eligible expenses

  • Youth wages (up to 50% wage subsidy)
  • Mandatory employment-related costs (MERCs) incurred during employment (up to 50%)

Processing and Agreement

  • Nature Canada aims to notify applicants of approval decisions within two weeks.

Additional information

  • Application period: March 10 to April 20, 2025.
  • Target decision timeline: within two weeks of applying.
  • The program includes learning and community-building opportunities for participating youth.
  • Program partners may be featured through Nature Canada’s communications channels.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Work to Grow Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Work to Grow. 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 Work to Grow?

Nature Canada provides up to a 50% wage subsidy to help organizations hire racialized youth aged 15–30 in nature-related roles. Supported activities include full-time work terms (35 hours/week) of 8–15 weeks or part-time work terms, and funding also covers 50% of mandatory employment-related costs.

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: Offer meaningful nature-related work Provide mentorship and support Support equity and anti-racism

What expenses are eligible under Work to Grow?

Hiring youth aged 15–30 for meaningful work in nature conservation Hiring youth aged 15–30 for meaningful work in nature appreciation Supporting youth participation in program training, networking, and other initiatives during the work term

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

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